Kernel Mode Cryptographic Module (FIPS.SYS)
Microsoft Corporation - FIPS 140 #106
Microsoft's Kernel Mode Cryptographic Module (FIPS.SYS) is a general-purpose, software-based cryptographic module residing at the Kernel Mode level of the Windows Operating System. It runs as a kernel mode export driver (kernel-mode DLL) and encapsulates several different cryptographic algorithms in an easy-to-use cryptographic module accessible by other kernel mode drivers. It can be linked into other kernel mode services to permit the use of FIPS 140-1 Level 1 compliant cryptography.
Key facts
- Scheme
- FIPS 140
- Certificate
- 106
- Standard
- FIPS 140-1
- Security level
- Level 1
- Status
- historical
- Vendor
- Microsoft Corporation
- Module type
- Software
- Embodiment
- Multi-Chip Stand Alone
- Lab
- CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC
- First validated
- July 31, 2000
- Versions
- 5.0.2195.1569
- Caveat
- None
Algorithms
- SHA-1
- Triple-DES
Algorithm families of the CAVP certificates listed for this module, plus post-quantum algorithms named in its documents.
CVEs that may affect this product
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Documents and sources
Source: sec-certs.org (CRoCS, Masaryk University), from NIST CMVP and the Common Criteria Portal - dataset of September 21, 2026 - synced October 15, 2026
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