+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #233477 +++ Requirement for FIPS 200 NIST 800-53 SC-13 Use of validated cryptography "When cryptography is employed within the information system, the system performs all cryptographic operations (including key generation) using FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules operating in approved modes of operation". See http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/800-53/SP800-53.pdf for more information. NSS is going through FIPS 140-2 validation; we need to ensure the version of NSS in the distribution matches the validated version. More difficult is going to be tracking down the other crypto and coming up with a plan to consolidate and/or validate it. OpenSSL has been through the process but there are problems with the currently validated version that prohibit us from shipping it. I can arrange a conversation with OSSI who has sponsored the FIPS 140-2 evaluation for OpenSSL to discuss synergies.
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