From 22fe269070986cdb68933423044f4d126a154d0c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rich Salz Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2018 07:59:18 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Add FIPS FAQ, update FIPS status. --- docs/faq-5-misc.txt | 7 +++++++ docs/fips.html | 21 ++++++++++++++------- 2 files changed, 21 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/faq-5-misc.txt b/docs/faq-5-misc.txt index f2810e5..006b323 100644 --- a/docs/faq-5-misc.txt +++ b/docs/faq-5-misc.txt @@ -33,6 +33,13 @@ that came with the version of OpenSSL you are using. The pod format documentation is included in each OpenSSL distribution under the docs directory. +* I need a FIPS validated offering + +Please see +@@@https://www.openssl.org/docs/fips.html@@@; the OpenSSL project is no longer +involved in private label validations nor adding platforms to the existing +certificates. + * How can I contact the OpenSSL developers? The README file describes how to submit bug reports and patches to diff --git a/docs/fips.html b/docs/fips.html index 5c9b3ec..7bbce9c 100644 --- a/docs/fips.html +++ b/docs/fips.html @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@

FIPS-140

-

The most recent open source based validation of a cryptographic +

The current validation of a cryptographic module (Module) compatible with the OpenSSL 1.0.2 is v2.0.16, FIPS 140-2 certificate #1747. @@ -27,6 +27,19 @@ (revision 2.0.16).

+

+ Neither validation will work with any release other than 1.0.2. + The OpenSSL project is no longer maintaining either the 1747 + or the 2398 module. This includes adding platforms to those + validations. + We are starting work on a new validation, after the 1.1.1 + release completes. + That module will have a small set of validated operational + environments. + The OpenSSL project is no longer involved in private label + validations nor adding platforms to the existing certificates. +

+

Here is the complete set of files. Note that if you are interested in the "1747" validation, you only need the three files mentioned @@ -68,12 +81,6 @@ source based validated module directly. You must obtain your own validation. -

  • None of the validations will work with OpenSSL 1.1.0 or - later.
  • - -
  • We are starting work on a new validation based on the - upcoming 1.1.1 release.
  • -
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