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VMware Java JCE (Java Cryptographic Extension) Module

VMware, Inc. - FIPS 140 #2866

historicalLevel 1

The VMware Java JCE (Java Cryptographic Extension) Module is a software cryptographic module based on the Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. FIPS Java API (BC-FJA) Module (SW Version 1.0.0). The module is a software library that provides cryptographic functions to various VMware applications via a well-defined Java-language application program interface (API).

Key facts

Scheme
FIPS 140
Certificate
2866
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Security level
Level 1
Status
historical
Vendor
VMware, Inc.
Module type
Software
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Lab
CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc
First validated
March 22, 2017
Versions
2.0
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys

Algorithms

  • AES
  • CVL
  • DRBG
  • DSA
  • ECDSA
  • HMAC
  • KBKDF
  • KTS
  • RSA
  • SHA-3
  • SHS
  • 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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