Astro Subscriber Motorola Advanced Crypto Engine (MACE) - Security Level 3

Motorola Solutions, Inc. - FIPS 140 #4833

activeLevel 3

The MACE cryptographic processor is used in security modules embedded in Motorola's Astro family of radio systems products. It provides secure voice and data capabilities as well as APCO Over-The-Air-Rekeying and advanced key management.

Key facts

Scheme: FIPS 140
Certificate: 4833
Standard: FIPS 140-3
Security level: Level 3
Status: active
Vendor: Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Module type: Hardware
Embodiment: Single Chip
Lab: UL Verification Services, Inc.
First validated: October 11, 2024
Sunset date: October 10, 2029
Versions: P/Ns 5185912Y03, 5185912Y05, 5185912T05; R01.13.04 with [AES256 R01.00.00 and AES256 R01.00.01]
Caveat: When installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 11 of Security Policy. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated SSPs

Algorithms

AES-CBC
AES-CFB8
AES-ECB
AES-GCM
AES-KW
AES-OFB
Counter DRBG
ECDSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4)
HMAC-SHA2-384HMAC 1796
KAS-ECC Sp800-56Ar3
RSA SigVer (FIPS186-2)RSA 396
RSA SigVer (FIPS186-5)
SHA2-256SHS 817
SHA2-384SHS 2399

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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