From 161cc82df13b2f491706b77004ba834f35d0cd8c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Dr. Stephen Henson" Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 13:40:36 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] updated FIPS status --- README.FIPS | 13 ++++++++----- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.FIPS b/README.FIPS index 5197276740..5c5fa295ce 100644 --- a/README.FIPS +++ b/README.FIPS @@ -44,11 +44,14 @@ Known issues: Algorithm tests are pre-2011. The fipslagtest.pl script wont auto run new algorithm tests such as DSA2. -Usage of ECDH/DH needs review and adding appropriate self tests. +Usage of ECDH/DH needs review and whether any KDFs need to be implemented. Selftests need updating with larger key sizes in some cases and redundant tests pruned. -SP800-90 DRBG needs more work: health checks, continuous PRNG test, -entropy gathering, security checks in algorithms, add appropriate RAND method -for use by rest of OpenSSL. -No CMAC. +SP800-90 DRBG needs more work: check for compliance, continuous PRNG test +when entropy gathering, periodic health tests. +Some algorithms need to check security strength of PRNG: keygen etc. No CCM. +No XTS. +The "FIPS capable OpenSSL" is not yet complete: meaning that the rest of +OpenSSL doesn't always use the correct FIPS module APIs and block others +in FIPS mode. -- GitLab