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Apple CoreCrypto Kernel Module v8.0 for Intel

Apple Inc. - FIPS 140 #3156

historicalLevel 1

The Apple CoreCrypto Kerenl Module v8.0 for Intel is a software cryptographic module running on a multi-chip standalone hardware device and provides services intended to protect data in transit and at rest.

Key facts

Scheme
FIPS 140
Certificate
3156
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Security level
Level 1
Status
historical
Vendor
Apple Inc.
Module type
Software
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Lab
atsec information security corporation
First validated
March 22, 2018
Versions
8.0
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy

Algorithms

  • AES
  • DRBG
  • ECDSA
  • HMAC
  • KTS
  • RSA
  • 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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