Module Name
Broadcom FIPS Object Module for OpenSSL
Validation Dates
06/02/2021
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys.
Security Level Exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Description
The Broadcom FIPS Module for OpenSSL is a general-purpose cryptographic module integrated in Broadcom’s products and Whitebox switches running Broadcom Network Operating Systems to provide FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography for the protection of sensitive information.
Tested Configuration(s)
- EFOS 3 (Ethernet Fabric OS) running on BES-53248 with Intel® Atom(TM) CPU C2338 with PAA
- EFOS 3 (Ethernet Fabric OS) running on BES-53248 with Intel® Atom™ CPU C2338 without PAA (single user mode)
FIPS Algorithms
AES |
Cert. #A844 |
CKG |
vendor affirmed |
CVL |
Cert. #A844 |
DRBG |
Cert. #A844 |
DSA |
Cert. #A844 |
ECDSA |
Cert. #A844 |
HMAC |
Cert. #A844 |
KAS-SSC |
vendor affirmed |
RSA |
Certs. #A844 |
SHS |
Cert. #A844 |
Triple-DES |
Cert. #A844 |
Allowed Algorithms
RSA (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength)