| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
|---|---|
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single Chip |
| Status | Active |
| Sunset date | 10/15/2029 |
| Caveat | When utilizing a Trusted Channel as specified in the Security Policy. |
| Vendor | NXP Semiconductors, Inc. |
| Algorithm | ACVP Cert |
|---|---|
| AES-CBC | A2953 |
| AES-CBC | A2957 |
| AES-CCM | A2962 |
| AES-CCM | A2968 |
| AES-CMAC | A2954 |
| AES-CMAC | A2958 |
| AES-ECB | A2953 |
| AES-ECB | A2957 |
| AES-GCM | A2964 |
| AES-GCM | A2964 |
| AES-GCM | A2975 |
| AES-GCM | A2975 |
| Counter DRBG | A2969 |
| Counter DRBG | A2970 |
| ECDSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4) | A2963 |
| ECDSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4) | A2974 |
| ECDSA SigGen (FIPS186-4) | A2963 |
| ECDSA SigGen (FIPS186-4) | A2974 |
| ECDSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | A2963 |
| ECDSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | A2974 |
| Hash DRBG | A2955 |
| HMAC-SHA2-224 | A2961 |
| HMAC-SHA2-256 | A2961 |
| HMAC-SHA2-384 | A2961 |
| HMAC-SHA2-512 | A2961 |
| KAS-ECC-SSC Sp800-56Ar3 | A2972 |
| KAS-ECC-SSC Sp800-56Ar3 | A2977 |
| KDA OneStep Sp800-56Cr1 | A2965 |
| KDA OneStep Sp800-56Cr1 | A2976 |
| KDF SP800-108 | A2966 |
| KDF TLS | A2973 |
| KDF TLS | A2973 |
| RSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | A2967 |
| SHA2-224 | A2956 |
| SHA2-224 | A2959 |
| SHA2-224 | A2960 |
| SHA2-256 | A2955 |
| SHA2-256 | A2956 |
| SHA2-256 | A2959 |
| SHA2-256 | A2960 |
| SHA2-384 | A2956 |
| SHA2-384 | A2959 |
| SHA2-384 | A2960 |
| SHA2-512 | A2956 |
| SHA2-512 | A2959 |
| SHA2-512 | A2960 |
| TLS v1.2 KDF RFC7627 | A2973 |
flowchart LR
%% Deterministic review-risk graph for i.MX8 DXL V2X
%% Review prompts and evidence gaps, NOT vulnerability findings.
subgraph CMVP["CMVP-disclosed clues"]
C2["[low] Firmware update / recovery<br/>/ rollback (referenced in<br/>text)<br/><i>firmware load<br/>load firmware<br/>update</i>"]
C3["[low] Self-test / status surface<br/>(referenced in text)<br/><i>unauthenticated<br/>Status output</i>"]
C5["[low] Protocol / secure-channel<br/>references (may be KDF<br/>names, not a live channel)<br/><i>TLS<br/>no library/version identified</i>"]
C6["[low] Operating system / runtime<br/>referenced (boundary<br/>membership not asserted)<br/><i>application</i>"]
end
subgraph Inference["Derived inference"]
I2["Possible only, trusted<br/>code is reachable through<br/>update and recovery paths."]
I3["Possible only, some<br/>services may process input<br/>before, or without,<br/>operator authentication."]
I5["Possible only, a protocol<br/>is referenced, but whether<br/>it is a live channel or<br/>only a KDF/algorithm name<br/>is unconfirmed."]
I6["Possible only, a<br/>runtime/OS is referenced,<br/>but its membership in the<br/>cryptographic boundary is<br/>not established."]
end
subgraph Risk["Reviewer question"]
R2["Are update images<br/>authenticated before<br/>parsing, and are<br/>downgrade/rollback paths<br/>constrained?"]
R3["Can unauthenticated<br/>services leak state,<br/>consume resources, or<br/>transition security state?"]
R5["If a live TLS/SSH/IKE<br/>channel exists, could<br/>library CVEs apply, or is<br/>this only a<br/>KDF/documentation name?"]
R6["If the OS/runtime is<br/>in-boundary, could its<br/>CVEs be hidden by<br/>firmware-only versioning?"]
end
subgraph Evidence["Evidence needed to close"]
E2["confirm the disclosure<br/>itself (keyword hit,<br/>context unverified) ·<br/>update image format ·<br/>signature-before-parse<br/>proof · anti-rollback /<br/>downgrade policy"]
E3["confirm the disclosure<br/>itself (keyword hit,<br/>context unverified) ·<br/>pre-auth reachability<br/>matrix · rate limits and<br/>output redaction ·<br/>abuse-case tests"]
E5["confirm the disclosure<br/>itself (keyword hit,<br/>context unverified) ·<br/>library identity and<br/>version ·<br/>certificate-validation<br/>behaviour · protocol-CVE<br/>disposition"]
E6["confirm the disclosure<br/>itself (keyword hit,<br/>context unverified) ·<br/>runtime identity and<br/>config · kernel/runtime<br/>hardening profile ·<br/>patch/backport manifest"]
end
C2 --> I2 --> R2 --> E2
C3 --> I3 --> R3 --> E3
C5 --> I5 --> R5 --> E5
C6 --> I6 --> R6 --> E6
classDef clue fill:#eef3f9,stroke:#6f7f91,color:#1f3a5f;
classDef infer fill:#fff7e6,stroke:#b98500,color:#6b4e00;
classDef risk fill:#fbe9e9,stroke:#b02a2a,color:#7a1f1f;
classDef evidence fill:#e6f4ea,stroke:#1e7d34,color:#14532d;
class C2,C3,C5,C6 clue;
class I2,I3,I5,I6 infer;
class R2,R3,R5,R6 risk;
class E2,E3,E5,E6 evidence;flowchart LR
%% Deterministic clue tier for i.MX8 DXL V2X
%% confidence: high = structured record field; medium = structured but soft; low (dashed) = bare keyword hit, context unverified
subgraph CMVP["CMVP-disclosed clues (deterministic)"]
C2["[low] Firmware update / recovery / rollback (referenced in text)<br/><i>firmware load<br/>load firmware<br/>update</i><br/>src: text:keyword"]
C3["[low] Self-test / status surface (referenced in text)<br/><i>unauthenticated<br/>Status output</i><br/>src: text:keyword"]
C5["[low] Protocol / secure-channel references (may be KDF names, not a live channel)<br/><i>TLS<br/>no library/version identified</i><br/>src: text:keyword"]
C6["[low] Operating system / runtime referenced (boundary membership not asserted)<br/><i>application</i><br/>src: text:keyword"]
end
classDef clueHigh fill:#eef3f9,stroke:#2f6fb0,stroke-width:2px,color:#1f3a5f;
classDef clueMedium fill:#eef3f9,stroke:#6f7f91,color:#1f3a5f;
classDef clueLow fill:#f7f7f7,stroke:#999,stroke-dasharray:4 4,color:#444;
class C2,C3,C5,C6 clueLow;i.MX8 DXL V2X Document Version 1.3 October 08, 2024 Prepared for: Prepared by: NXP Semiconductors KeyPair Consulting Inc. MIKRONWEG 1 987 Osos Street
Austria USA NXP.com keypair.us
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures NXP Semiconductors Public Material – may be reproduced only in its original entirety (without revision)
| Ref. Algorithm-Related References | Full Specification Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| [107r1] | NIST, SP 800-107 Rev. 1, Recommendation for Applications Using Approved Hash Algorithms | 24-Aug-2012 |
| [108r1] | NIST, SP 800-108 Rev. 1, Recommendation for Key Derivation Using Pseudorandom Functions | 17-Aug-2022 |
| [131Ar2] | NIST, SP 800-131A Rev. 2, Transitioning the Use of Cryptographic Algorithms and Key Lengths | 21-Mar-2019 |
| [133r2] | NIST, SP 800-133 Rev. 2, Recommendation for Cryptographic Key Generation | 4-Jun-2020 |
| [135r1] | NIST, SP 800-135 Rev. 1, Recommendation for Existing Application-Specific Key Derivation Functions | 23-Dec-2011 |
| [180] | NIST, FIPS 180-4, Secure Hash Standard (SHS) | 4-Aug-2015 |
| [186] | NIST, FIPS 186-4, Digital Signature Standard (DSS) | 19-Jul-2013 |
| [197] | NIST, FIPS 197, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) | 26-Nov-2001 |
| [198] | NIST, FIPS 198-1, The Keyed-Hash Message Authentication Code (HMAC) | 16-Jul-2008 |
| [38A] | NIST, SP 800-38A, Recommendation for Block Cipher Modes of Operation: Methods and Techniques | 1-Dec-2001 |
| [38B] | NIST, SP 800-38B, Recommendation for Block Cipher Modes of Operation: the CMAC Mode for Authentication | 6-Oct-2016 |
| [38C] | NIST, SP 800-38C, Recommendation for Block Cipher Modes of Operation: the CCM Mode for Authentication and Confidentiality | 20-Jul-2007 |
| [38D] | NIST, SP 800-38D, Recommendation for Block Cipher Modes of Operation: Galois/Counter Mode (GCM) and GMAC | 28-Nov-2007 |
| [38F] | NIST, SP 800-38F, Recommendation for Block Cipher Modes of Operation: Methods for Key Wrapping | 13-Dec-2012 |
| [56Ar3] | NIST, SP 800-56A Rev. 3, Recommendation for Pair-Wise Key-Establishment Schemes Using Discrete Logarithm Cryptography | 16-Apr-2018 |
| [56Cr2] | NIST, SP 800-56C Rev. 2, Recommendation for Key-Derivation Methods in Key-Establishment Schemes | 18-Aug-2020 |
| [57P1r5] | NIST, SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 5, Recommendation for Key Management: Part 1 - General | 4-May-2020 |
| [90Ar1] | NIST, SP 800-90A Rev. 1, Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators | 24-Jun-2015 |
| [90B] Other References | NIST, SP 800-90B, Recommendation for the Entropy Sources Used for Random Bit Generation | 10-Jan-2018 |
| [140] | NIST, FIPS 140-3, Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules | 22-Mar-2019 |
| [140DTR] | NIST, SP 800-140, FIPS 140-3 Derived Test Requirements (DTR): CMVP Validation Authority Updates to ISO/IEC 24759 | 20-Mar-2020 |
| [140A] | NIST, SP 800-140A, CMVP Documentation Requirements: CMVP Validation Authority Updates to ISO/IEC 24759 | 20-Mar-2020 |
| [140B] | NIST, SP 800-140B, CMVP Security Policy Requirements: CMVP Validation Authority Updates to ISO/IEC 24759 and ISO/IEC 19790 Annex B | 20-Mar-2020 |
| [140Cr1] | NIST, SP 800-140C Rev. 1, CMVP Approved Security Functions: CMVP Validation Authority Updates to ISO/IEC 24759 | 20-May-2022 |
| [140Dr1] | NIST, SP 800-140D Rev. 1, CMVP Approved Sensitive Parameter Generation and Establishment Methods: CMVP Validation Authority Updates to ISO/IEC 24759 | 20-May-2022 |
| [140E] | NIST, SP 800-140E, CMVP Approved Authentication Mechanisms: CMVP Validation Authority Requirements for ISO/IEC 19790 Annex E and ISO/IEC 24579 Section 6.17 | 20-Mar-2020 |
| [140F] | NIST, SP 800-140F, CMVP Approved Non-Invasive Attack Mitigation Test Metrics: CMVP Validation Authority Updates to ISO/IEC 24759 | 20-Mar-2020 |
| [140IG] | NIST, Implementation Guidance for FIPS 140-3 and the Cryptographic Module Validation Program | 7-Oct-2022 |
| [ISO 19790] | ISO/IEC 19790:2012 Information technology -- Security techniques -- Security requirements for cryptographic modules | 1-Nov-2015 |
| [ISO 24759] | ISO/IEC 24759:2017 Information technology -- Security techniques -- Test requirements for cryptographic modules | 1-Mar-2017 |
| [RFC5246] | IETF RFC5246: The Transport Layer Security (TLS) Protocol Version 1.2 | Aug-2008 |
| [RFC5289] | IETF RFC5289: TLS Elliptic Curve Cipher Suites with SHA2-256/384 and AES Galois Counter Mode (GCM) | Aug-2008 |
| [RFC5639] | IETF RFC5639: Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) Brainpool Standard Curves and Curve Generation | Mar-2010 |
| [RFC7627] | IETF RFC7627: Transport Layer Security (TLS) Session Hash and Extended Master Secret Extension | Sept-2015 |
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy NXP Semiconductors Public Material – may be reproduced only in its original entirety (without revision)
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A35 | ARM Cortex A35 array (on-chip, external to SECO) |
| AEAD | Authenticated Encryption with Associated Data |
| AES | Advanced Encryption Standard |
| CAAM | Cryptographic Acceleration and Assurance Module |
| CAVP | Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program |
| CBC | Cipher-Block Chaining |
| CCM | Counter with CBC-MAC |
| CKG | Cryptographic Key Generation |
| CMAC | Cipher-based Message Authentication Code |
| CMVP | Cryptographic Module Validation Program |
| CO | Cryptographic Officer |
| CRNGT | Continuous Random Number Generator Test |
| CSP | Critical Security Parameter |
| CVL | Component Validation List |
| DRBG | Deterministic Random Bit Generator |
| DTCP | Digital Transport Content Protection |
| ECB | Electronic Code Book |
| ECC | Elliptic Curve Cryptography |
| ECDSA | Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm |
| ENT | Entropy source compliant with [90B] |
| FIPS | Federal Information Processing Standard |
| GCM | Galois/Counter Mode |
| HMAC | Keyed-Hash Message Authentication Code |
| HSM | Hardware Security Module |
| IEE | Inline Encryption Engine (external to SECO) |
| IG | Implementation Guidance; see [140IG] |
| IoT | Internet of Things |
| IV | Initialization Vector |
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| KAS | Key Agreement Scheme |
| KAT | Known Answer Test |
| KBKDF | Key Based Key Derivation Function |
| KDA | Key Derivation Algorithm |
| KDF | Key Derivation Function |
| KEK | Key Encryption Key (generalization of SDS-KEK) |
| KTS | Key Transport Scheme |
| M0+ | ARM Cortex-M0+ core |
| MAC | Message Authentication Code |
| MU | Messaging Unit |
| NIST | National Institute of Standards and Technology |
| OTP | One Time Programmable |
| PCT | Pairwise Consistency Test |
| PRF | Pseudorandom Function |
| PSP | Public Security Parameter |
| RSA | Rivest, Shamir, and Adleman Algorithm |
| SCU | System Control Unit (on-chip CPU, external to SECO) |
| SECO | Security Controller |
| SHA/SHS | Secure Hash Algorithm / Standard |
| SHE | Secure Hardware Extension (automotive standard) |
| SNVS | Secure Non-Volatile Storage |
| SoC | System on Chip |
| SP | NIST Special Publication |
| SSC | Shared Secret Computation |
| SSP | Sensitive Security Parameter |
| TLS | Transport Layer Security (see [135]) |
| V2X | Vehicle to anything (“X”) interaction |
| WDog | Watchdog timer |
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy Acronyms and Definitions NXP Semiconductors Public Material – may be reproduced only in its original entirety (without revision)
| ISO/IEC 24759 Section 6. [Number Below] | FIPS 140-3 Section Title | Security Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General | 3 |
| 2 | Cryptographic Module Specification | 3 |
| 3 | Cryptographic Module Interfaces | 3 |
| 4 | Roles, Services, and Authentication | 3 |
| 5 | Software/Firmware Security | 3 |
| 6 | Operational Environment | N/A |
| 7 | Physical Security | 3 |
| 8 | Non-invasive Security | 3 |
| 9 | Sensitive Security Parameters Management | 3 |
| 10 | Self-tests | 3 |
| 11 | Life cycle Assurance | 3 |
| 12 | Mitigation of Other Attacks | 3 |
Model i.MX 8SoloXLite i.MX 8SoloXLite i.MX 8DualXLite
Hardware [Part Number and Version] MIMX8SL2AVNFZAB PIMX8SL2AVNFZAB MIMX8DL2AVNFZAB
Firmware Version
Distinguishing Features The MIM8SL2AVNFZA B and PIM8SL2AVNFZA B parts feature
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy This document defines the Security Policy for the NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X hardware sub-chip cryptographic subsystem with a single-chip embodiment, hereafter denoted the V2X or the Module. The Module is a limited operational environment under the [FIPS 140-3] definitions. The Module includes a firmware load function. New firmware versions within the scope of this validation must be validated through the CMVP; any other firmware loaded into the Module is out of the scope of this validation and requires a separate [FIPS 140-3] validation. The Module is validated to FIPS 140-3 overall Level 3 requirements with security levels as follows: Table 1: Security Levels The hardware Module is a sub-chip subsystem of a single-chip embodiment that provides cryptographic engine and secure storage functions, intended for use in automotive applications. The Module includes the SECO sub-chip subsystem that is used in other devices; the V2X provides additional acceleration capability to the SECO HSM functionality. As there are several redundant security function implementations, the corresponding tables are separated into V2X and SECO blocks as a convenience to the reviewer. In circumstances where the information is applicable to the complete Module, a single table is provided. The Module is available in the configurations shown in Table 2: Cryptographic Module Tested Configuration . Table 2: Cryptographic Module Tested Configuration NXP Semiconductors Public Material – may be reproduced only in its original entirety (without revision)
| SECO ROM : mem_I.MX8_s28roml_w24576x032 m32B2_1Tlms_m0_1.7 V2XP ROM : mem_I.MX8_s28roml_w32768x032 m32B2_1Tlm_cm0_rom_1.18 V2XS ROM: mem_I.MX8_s28roml_w45056x032 m32B4_1Tlm_empty_1.10 SECO FW 5.9.0 V2X FW 1.2.1 | one applications processor. The leading P designates engineering sample parts. | |
|---|---|---|
| i.MX 8DualXLite | PIMX8DL2AVNFZAB | The MIM8DL2AVNFZ AB and |
| SoC Part Number | SOC_iMX8DualXL_28FDSOI_1.75 | PIM8DL2AVNFZA B parts feature |
| Module Subsystem Version | SECO Block: DA_SSL_iMX8DXL_SCU_SUBSYS_LN28FDSOI_1.56 V2X Block: DA_SSL_iMX8DXL_DB_SUBSYS_CMOS28FDSOI_1.77 | two applications processors. |
| CAVP Cert | Algorithm [Standard] | Mode / Method | Description / Key Size(s) / Key Strength(s) | Use / Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2957 | AES [197], [38A] | ECB, CBC | 128, 192, 256 bits | Encrypt, decrypt. |
| A2968 | AES [38C] | AES CCM | 128, 192, 256 bits | Authenticated encrypt, decrypt. |
| A2958 | AES [38B] | AES CMAC | 128, 192, 256 bits | Generate, verify. |
| A2975 | AES [38D] | AES GCM | 128, 192, 256 bits | Authenticated encrypt, decrypt. |
| Vendor Affirmed | CKG [133r2] | Section 4: Using the Output of a Random Bit Generator | Cryptographic key | |
| Section 5.1: Key Pairs for Digital Signature Schemes | generation per [140IG] | |||
| Section 5.2: Key Pairs for Key Establishment | D.H, applicable to | |||
| Section 6.1: Direct Generation of Symmetric Keys | Module generated | |||
| Section 6.2.1: Symmetric Keys Generated Using Key-Agreement | symmetric keys and | |||
| Schemes | seeds for generating | |||
| Section 6.2.2: Symmetric Keys Derived from a Pre-existing Key | asymmetric keys. | |||
| A2969 | DRBG [90Ar1] | CTR, with DF | AES-256 | Random number generation (V2X primary) |
| A2970 | DRBG [90Ar1] | CTR, with DF | AES-256 | Random number generation (V2X secondary) |
| A2974 | ECDSA [186] | P-256; P-384; P-521 P-256 (SHA2-256); P-384 (SHA2-384); P-521 (SHA2-512) | ECC key generation. ECC signature generation, verification. |
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy
The Module implements the Approved and allowed cryptographic functions listed below. [57P1r5] notation is used throughout this document to describe key sizes and security strength. All references to the algorithm standards cited below can be found in the References section of this document. Table 3: Approved Algorithms NXP Semiconductors Public Material – may be reproduced only in its original entirety (without revision)
| CAVP Cert N/A A2977 | Algorithm [Standard] ENT (P) [90B] KAS-ECC-SSC [56Ar3] | Mode / Method Provide entropy input to the DRBG. KAS-ECC-SSC Schemes: One-Pass DH Role: Responder ECC curves: P-256 | Description / Key Size(s) / Key Strength(s) | Use / Function Two instances (primary and secondary). Used only to seed the approved V2X primary and secondary DRBGs. Key agreement used for sensitive data communications. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2976 | KDA [56Cr2] | One-Step Hash KDF | SHA2-256 | Key derivation for sensitive data communications. | ||||
| A2975 | KTS-1 [38F] | AES GCM 256-bit | SP 800-38D and SP 800- 38F. KTS (key wrapping) per IG D.G. 256- bit keys providing 256 bits of encryption strength | Key wrapping in the context of Sensitive data storage. | ||||
| A2959 | SHS [180] | SHA2-224, SHA2-256, SHA2-384, SHA2-512 | Secure hash function (primary) | |||||
| A2960 | SHS [180] | SHA2-224, SHA2-256, SHA2-384, SHA2-512 | Secure hash function (secondary) | |||||
| A2976, A2977 | KAS-1 | Schemes: Ephemeral Unified, | SP 800-56Arev3. KAS-ECC per IG | Key agreement to | ||||
| One-Pass DH Roles: Initiator, Responder | D.F Scenario 2 path (2) option 2 | establish an SDS-KEK | ||||||
| KAS-ECC-SSC curves: P-256, P- | P-256 and P-384 curves | |||||||
| 384 | providing 128 or 192 bits of | |||||||
| SECO HSM Algorithms | KDA One-Step Hash KDF | encryption strength | ||||||
| A2953 | AES [197], [38A] | ECB, CBC | 128, 192, 256 bits | Encrypt, decrypt | ||||
| A2953 | AES [197], [38A] | ECB, CBC | 128, 192, 256 bits | Encrypt, decrypt. | ||||
| A2962 | AES [38C] | AES CCM | 128, 192, 256 bits | Authenticated encrypt, decrypt | ||||
| A2954 | AES [38B] | AES CMAC | 128, 192, 256 bits | Generate, verify | ||||
| A2964 | AES [38D] | AES GCM | 128, 192, 256 bits | Authenticated encrypt, decrypt | ||||
| Vendor Affirmed | CKG [133r2] | Section 4: Using the Output of a Random Bit Generator | Cryptographic key | |||||
| Section 5.1: Key Pairs for Digital Signature Schemes | generation per [FIPS | |||||||
| Section 5.2: Key Pairs for Key Establishment | 140-3 IG] D.H, | |||||||
| Section 6.1: Direct Generation of Symmetric Keys | applicable to Module | |||||||
| Section 6.2.1: Symmetric Keys Generated Using Key-Agreement | generated | |||||||
| Schemes | symmetric keys and | |||||||
| Section 6.2.2: Symmetric Keys Derived from a Pre-existing Key | seeds for generating asymmetric keys | |||||||
| A2955 | DRBG [90Ar1] | Hash | SHA2-256 | Random number generation | ||||
| A2963 | ECDSA [186] | P-256, P-384 | ECC key generation |
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy NXP Semiconductors Public Material – may be reproduced only in its original entirety (without revision)
| P-256 (SHA2-256); P-384 (SHA2-384) | ECC signature generation | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P-256 (SHA2-256, SHA2-384, SHA2-512); P-384 (SHA2-256, SHA2-384, SHA2-512); P-521 (SHA2-256, SHA2-384, SHA2-512) | ECC signature verification Note that P-521 is used only by the Authenticate service, hence no P-521 key or signature generation | |||||
| N/A | ENT (P) [90B] | Provide entropy input to the DRBG | Used only to seed the approved DRBG | |||
| A2961 | HMAC [198] | SHA2-224, SHA2-256, | Key lengths 224, 256, 384, 5121 | Keyed MAC used | ||
| SHA2-384, SHA2-512 | with TLS | |||||
| A2973 | CVL [135r1] | TLS v1.2 KDF TLS v1.2 KDF RFC7627 | HMAC-SHA2-256; HMAC-SHA2-384 | Key derivation for TLS (v1.2); also supports [RFC7627] Extended Master Secret | ||
| A2972 | KAS-ECC-SSC [56Ar3] | KAS-ECC-SSC Schemes: Ephemeral Unified, One-Pass DH Roles: Initiator, Responder ECC curves: P-256, P-384 | Key agreement used for TLS support and for sensitive data communications | |||
| A2966 | KBKDF [108r1] | CTR KBKDF | AES CMAC 256-bit | Key derivation used for SDS-BEK | ||
| A2965 | KDA [56Cr2] | One-Step Hash KDF | SHA2-256 | Key derivation for sensitive data communications | ||
| A2964 | KTS-2 [38F] | AES GCM 256-bit | SP 800-38D and SP 800- 38F. KTS (key wrapping) per IG D.G. 256- bit keys providing 256 bits of encryption strength | Key wrapping in the context of Sensitive data storage | ||
| A2967 | RSA [186] | n=2048 (SHA2-256, SHA2-384, SHA2-512); n=3072 (SHA2-256, SHA2-384, SHA2-512); n=4096 (SHA2-256, SHA2-384, SHA2-512) | PKCS 1.5 signature verification | |||
| A2955 | SHS [180] | SHA2-256 | Message digest used exclusively by the DRBG | |||
| A2956 | SHS [180] | SHA2-224, SHA2-256, SHA2-384, SHA2-512 | Message digest for all purposes other than DRBG | |||
| A2972, A2965 | KAS-2 | Schemes: Ephemeral Unified, One-Pass DH Roles: Initiator, Responder KAS-ECC-SSC curves: P-256, P-384 KDA One-Step Hash KDF | SP 800-56Arev3. KAS-ECC per IG D.F Scenario 2 path (2) option 2 P-256 and P-384 curves providing 128 or 192 bits of encryption strength | Key agreement to establish an SDS- KEK |
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy The Module facilitates the use of truncated MACing but enforces a minimum of 32 bits
A2972, A2973
KAS-3
Schemes: Ephemeral Unified, One-Pass DH Roles: Initiator, Responder KAS-ECC-SSC curves: P-256, P-384 TLS v1.2 KDF TLS v1.2 KDF RFC7627
SP 800-56Arev3. KAS-ECC per IG D.F Scenario 2 path (2) option 2 P-256 and P-384 curves providing 128 or 192 bits of encryption strength
Key agreement to establish TLSv1.2 session keys and the corresponding intermediate values for pre- master secret TLS- PMS and master secret TLS-MS
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy AES GCM is used by the Sensitive Data Storage service. In accordance with [140IG] C.H Scenario 2, the 96-bit IV is generated randomly in its entirety using the Approved DRBG within the Module boundary and maintained within the Module boundary by the Symmetric Cipher service. Due to the excessive length of time taken for the counter to wrap, the counter cannot practically wrap within the lifetime of the module. The DRBG seed is generated inside the Module boundary, and the Module’s entropy source has been assessed in accordance with [140IG] D.K for conformance to [90B]. AES GCM is also used to support TLS primitives and adheres to the [140IG] C.H Resolution 1a TLS 1.2 protocol IV generation requirements. The Module uses the KAS-ECC-SSC function as follows (without support for key confirmation): 1. KEK KAS: To establish an SDS-KEK compliant to [140IG] D.F Scenario 2 Path 2, option 2 (KAS-ECC-SSC using curve P-256 or BrainpoolP256R1 and One-Step Hash KDF)2; KAS (KAS-SSC Cert. # A2972 or A2977, KDA Cert. # A2965 or A2976); provides 128 bits of strength NXP Semiconductors Public Material – may be reproduced only in its original entirety (without revision)
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy The Module supports the following ciphersuites used in TLS primitives:
| Algorithm | Caveat | Use / Function | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECDSA with non-NIST recommended curves | ECDSA | Provides 128 or 192 bits of encryption strength); Per IG C.A | Provides 128 or 192 bits of | Use of Brainpool curves, allowed for use per [FIPS 140-3 | |
| with non-NIST recommended | encryption strength); Per IG C.A | IG] C.A: | |||
| curves | - BrainpoolP256R1 (128-bit security strength) - BrainpoolP384R1 (192-bit security strength) | ||||
| EC Diffie-Hellman with non-NIST recommended curves | Provides 128 or 192 bits of encryption strength); Per IGs D.F and C.A | Use of Brainpool curves in KAS, allowed for use per [FIPS 140-3 IG] C.A and [FIPS 140-3 IG] D.F Scenario 3: - BrainpoolP256R1 (available for both KEK and TLS use cases; 128-bit security strength) - BrainpoolP384R1 (available only for TLS use case; 192-bit security strength) |
| Algorithm | Caveat | Use / Function | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AES CCM | no security claimed | no security | Hardware implementation of AES CCM (no security claimed - [FIPS 140-3 IG] 2.4.A), used by Generic Data Storage service | Hardware implementation of AES CCM (no security claimed - [FIPS 140-3 IG] 2.4.A), used by Generic |
| claimed | Data Storage service |
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy Table 4: Non-Approved Algorithms Allowed in the Approved Mode of Operation Table 5: Non-Approved Algorithms Allowed in the Approved Mode of Operation with No Security Claimed The Module does not implement the following:
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy
The Module is a subsystem of the i.MX8 DXL SoC, incorporating a SECO (security controller) block which has been separately validated for use in other scenarios with additional acceleration implemented in the V2X block. The Module is compliant to [140IG] 2.3.B Sub-Chip Cryptographic Subsystems:
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy Figure 2 depicts the Module sub-chip functions, with the sub-chip cryptographic boundary depicted as the dashed red line, and the chip physical boundary depicted as the outer solid black line. SoC functions outside the sub-chip cryptographic subsystem boundary are simplified. The hardware PRNG is depicted for completeness but not used. Figure 2: Module Block Diagram
The Module as defined above will always be in an Approved mode of operation. No configuration is necessary for the Module to operate and remain in the Approved mode. The Management service Get Info message responses (SECO and V2X variants) includes the information shown next; chip lifecycle and Approved mode constitute the indicator of the Approved mode. For the part numbers in this validation, the SECO and V2X are configured in the factory for the Approved mode. • 32-bit SECO FW version: 0x50090 (corresponding to SECO FW 5.9.0); • 32-bit Extended version, SECO FW commit ID: 0x80649c52; • 32-bit V2X FW version: 0x10021 (corresponding to V2X FW 1.2.1); • 32-bit Extended version, V2X FW commit ID: 0x75e63de241c; • 8-bit chip lifecycle state: 0x80; • SECO Approved mode: 8-bit field, only the last two bits are used; 0x3 indicates a validated part in the Approved mode. • V2X Approved mode: 8-bit field, only the last two bits are used; 0x3 indicates a validated part in the Approved mode. The Module implementation enforces the following security rules:
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy
3 requirements with security levels as listed in Table 1 above in this document. No initialization requirements apply to the
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| Physical port | Logical interface | Data that passes over port/interface | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| System Bus: MU | Control input Control output Status output Data input Data output | Control input | SECO command messages and responses | |
| DC: No | Control output | SECO command messages and responses | ||
| Description: | Status output | |||
| Interface between | Data input | |||
| Messaging Units and external subsystems | Data output | |||
| System Bus: CAAM V2X DC: No Description: Interface between CAAM and external subsystems | Control input Control output Status output Data input Data output | DMA controlled access to external data or CAAM results or V2X results (mediated by SECO) | ||
| System Bus: SCU DC: No Description: SCU write-only access to M0+ RAM (firmware image load) | Control input Data input Status output | Firmware image | ||
| Private Bus DC: No Description: Data output (no CSPs) to media (e.g., video) controllers | Control input Data output | Stored parameters, used by other SoC subsystems |
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy
The Module’s ports and interfaces are listed in Table 6 below, including the designation of [FIPS 140-3] logical interface types. Note that the Module’s ports and interfaces are identical to the SECO HSM in isolation, with the exception of MU connections to the primary V2X block. The NXP provided SECO HSM API provides a driver level interface to external callers which hides the details of V2X accelerators, requiring only simple flags to use the V2X accelerator features. DC in the Table Physical port column refers to Device Connection:
| Tamper I/O DC: Yes Description: Tamper input: accept external tamper detection signals Tamper output: indicate tamper condition to external circuits | Control input Control output Status output | Tamper input: accept external tamper detection signals Tamper output: indicate tamper condition to external circuits |
|---|---|---|
| Osc out DC: Yes Description: SNVS oscillator output | Control output | Oscillator output |
| V SNVS-LP DC: Yes Description: SNVS Low Power section power supply connection, also called LP Battery | Power input | Power input |
| V V SS, DD DC: Yes Description: Supply voltage | Power input | Power input |
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy VSS, VDD Power input Power input The 32-bit Authentication Token used for the User role authentication enters in plaintext over the Trusted Channel (i.e. over the corresponding port). This restriction/port separation from other ports/interfaces is implemented in the Module design as bus transactions are restricted to the specific domain (User) and the SECO HSM processor. No physical tools are required (the path is within the integrated circuit) and no operator instructions are required (the access control mechanism is built into the bus control hardware).
The Module supports two distinct operator roles and identity-based authentication is required for each role as follows:
| Role | Service | Input | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO | Initialize (self-test) | N/A. | Status |
| CO | Management (status) | Context(session); flags | Status |
| N/A | Self-test (on demand CASTs) | Context(session); flags | Status |
| N/A | Authenticate: verify signature | Context(session); data | Context(service); verification result; status |
| N/A | Generic (non-sensitive) data storage | Context(session); flags; data | Context(service); status |
| N/A | Hash: perform a SHA | Context(session); flags; data | Context(service); status |
| N/A | Management (Approved mode status) | Context(session); flags | Status |
| N/A | Random (generate a random value) | Context(session); flags | Context(service); random value; status |
| N/A | Session: initiate a session context | Flags | Context(session); status |
| User | Generate Signature | Context(session, keystore); data | Context(service); signature; status |
| User | Key Agreement | Context(session, keystore); data | Context(service); key handle |
| User | Key Management | Context(session, keystore); flags | Context(service); status |
| User | Key Store | Context(session) | Context(keystore); status |
| User | MAC (CMAC or HMAC) | Context(session); data | Context(service); status |
| User | PK Recover | Context(session, keystore) | Context(service); status |
| User | Sensitive Data Storage | Context(session); data pointer | Context(service); status |
| User | Symmetric Cipher | Context(session); data pointer | Context(service); data pointer; status |
| User | Zeroise | Context(session); data pointer | Status |
| Role | Authentication Method | Authentication Strength | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO | ECDSA P-384 signature | False authentication probability, single attempt: 1/(2^192) = 1.6E-58 | |
| verification, 192-bit strength | False authentication probability, over a one-minute interval: (60*1000)/(2^192) = 9.6E-54 | ||
| User | AES-GCM, 32-bit AAD token | False authentication probability, single attempt: 1/(2^32) = 2.3E-10 False authentication probability, over a one-minute interval: (60*500)/(2^32) = 7.0E-06 |
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy Table 7: Roles, Service Commands, Input and Output Table 8: Roles and Authentication In the i.MX8 DXL architecture, the SCU coordinates the boot sequence, including copying the SECO firmware to the M0+ RAM. Both the SCU and the SECO firmware are provided by NXP, authenticated using the SRK-NXP public key. The SCU is effectively a proxy for NXP development, which holds the private key corresponding to SRK-NXP. During the initialization sequence, the Module authenticates the SECO firmware image using SRK-NXP (ECDSA P-384). Authentication failure causes the Module to enter the Locked error state, with reboot (requiring at least 1 millisecond) to clear the error state. The V2X authentication is part of the SoC boot sequence and is triggered by the SCU through SECO. SECO copies the V2X container in the V2X RAM and then forwards the V2X authenticate request to V2X. V2X locks the access to its RAM and authenticates its own FW images using the OEM-SRK. Operators in the User role are authenticated by use of a 32-bit token (SDS-AT) as AES GCM Additional Authenticated Data (AAD) when opening the sensitive data store corresponding to the service for the designated operator. The attempt to open a Sensitive Data Storage service key store fails if the SDS-AT does not match the registered value, and the Module enters the Locked error state, requiring a reboot to clear (at least 2 milliseconds to reach the Sensitive Data Storage service for another attempt).
The Module adheres to [FIPS 140-3 IG] 2.4.C, similar to example 2, as it offers only approved services with a corresponding global indication of Approved services an API call status response (OK or a context-dependent error; see Section 0). NXP Semiconductors Public Material – may be reproduced only in its original entirety (without revision)
| Service | Description | Approved Security Functions | Roles | Keys and/or SSPs | Access rights to Keys and/or SSPs | Indicator | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initialize (self-test) | Authenticate and load firmware; perform pre- operational self-tests. | ECDSA Sig Ver (#A2963) SHS (#A2956) KBKDF (#A2966). | CO | SRK-NXP4 | W,E E E G G | W,E | OK / error | ||
| SRKH-NXP | E | ||||||||
| MASTER- | E | ||||||||
| NXP | G | ||||||||
| SDS-BEK OTP-KEK | G | ||||||||
| Management (status) | Subsystem control and status. Get mode, status and version information; configure or manage the subsystem. | (No crypto function) | CO | None | N/A | OK / error | |||
| Self-test | Perform conditional CASTs as needed, on | See Section 10 | N/A | None | N/A | OK / | |||
| demand or periodically. | error | ||||||||
| Authenticate | Authenticate (verify a digital signature) command content or firmware images (for SoC cores on behalf of the SCU). | ECDSA Sig Ver (#A2963) RSA Sig Ver (#A2967) | N/A | SRK-NXP SRK-OEM SRKH-NXP SRKH- OEM | W,E W,E W,E E E | OK / error | |||
| Generic Data Storage | Management of generic (non-sensitive) data, media parameter storage. | Non-approved AES CCM uses DRBG Generate (#A2955) | N/A | SDRBG- State SDRBG- Seed | E | OK / error | |||
| Hash | Generate or verify message digest. | SHS (#A2956, A2959, A2960) | N/A | None | N/A | OK / error | |||
| Management | SECO device control and status. Get mode, | (No crypto function) | N/A | None | N/A | OK / error | |||
| (Approved mode | status and version information; configure or | ||||||||
| status) | manage the SECO device. | ||||||||
| Random | DRBG generation of random bits. | DRBG Generate (#A2955, A2969, A2970) | N/A | SDRBG-EI SDRBG- State SDRBG- Seed VDRBG-EI VDRBG- State VDRBG- Seed | G,E,Z E G,E,Z E | OK / error | |||
| Session | Initialize session communications. | (No crypto function) | N/A | None | N/A | OK / error |
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy Table 9 describes all Module services and service access to SSPs. The modes of access shown in the table are defined as:
| Service | Description | Approved Security Functions | Roles | Keys and/or SSPs | Access rights to Keys and/or SSPs | Indicator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generate Signature | Generate a digital signature. | ECDSA Sig Gen (#A2963, A2974) CKG | User | SDRBG- State SDRBG- Seed DS-Private SDS-BEK SDS-V2X- BEK | E W,E E E | OK / error |
| Key Agreement: KEK use case | Perform the KAS-ECC-SSC and One-Step Hash KDF in an atomic command to establish an SDS-KEK instance. | KAS-ECC-SSC (#A2972, #A2977) ECDSA Key Gen (#A2963) DRBG Generate (#A2955) KDA Derivation (#A2965, #A2976) CKG | User | SDRBG- State SDRBG- Seed KEK-SS KEK-Local- Private KEK-Local- Public KM-Host- Public SDS-KEK SDS-V2X- BEK | E G,E G,E,Z G,O W,E G E | OK / error |
| Key Agreement: TLS use case | Perform the KAS-ECC-SSC and TLS KDF in an atomic command to establish TLS session keys (instances of SC-EDK, MAC-AK). | KAS-ECC-SSC (#A2972) ECDSA Key Gen (#A2963) DRBG Generate (#A2955) TLS KDF Derivation (##A2973)TLS v1.2 KDF RFC7627 (#A2973) CKG | User | SDRBG- State SDRBG- Seed SC-EDK MAC-AK SDS-BEK TLS-Local- Private TLS-Local- Public TLS-Peer- Public TLS-MS TLS-PS TLS-KB | E G,E G,E,Z G,O W,E G G E G,E,Z G,R W,E G,E,Z G,E,Z G,E,Z | OK / error |
| Key Management | Generate key or key pair; manage (invalidate, import, update) key or key group. Invalidate refers to marking keys invalid – automatic zeroisation on invalidation is a programmable option. | ECDSA Key Gen (#A2963) DRBG Generate (#A2955) AES GCM Enc, Dec (#A2964) CKG The AES GCM (KTS) is applicable to the import use case. | User | SDRBG- State SDRBG- Seed DS-Private DS-Public MAC-AK SDS-KEK SDS-V2X- BEK OEM- RKEK SC-EDK | E G, W, R G, R G, W, R G, W, E E E G, W, R | OK / error |
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| Service | Description | Approved Security Functions | Roles | Keys and/or SSPs | Access rights to Keys and/or SSPs | Indicator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Store | Manage key storage context and access to key information | AES GCM Dec (#A2964) | User | SDS-BEK | E | OK / error | |
| MAC | HMAC or CMAC generate and verify. | AES CMAC Gen, Ver | User | MAC-AK | W, E E E | OK / error | |
| (#A2954, #A2958) | SDS-BEK | ||||||
| HMAC Gen, Ver | SDS-V2X- | ||||||
| (#A2961) | BEK | ||||||
| PK Recover | Recover public key from private key. | ECDSA Key Gen (#A2963) | User | DS-Private DS-Public SDS-BEK | E G, R E | OK / error | |
| Sensitive Data Storage | Management of sensitive data storage using AES GCM authenticated cipher. | ECDSA Key Gen (#A2963) DRBG Generate (#A2955) ECDSA Key Gen (#A2963) AES GCM Enc, Dec (#A2964) The list of SSPs at right includes SSPs that may be saved in persistent secure storage. | User | DS-Private DS-Public MAC-AK SC-EDK SDS-KEK SDS-V2X- BEK | G,W,R G,R G,E,W,R G,W,R G,W,E G,W,E | OK / error | |
| Symmetric Cipher | Encrypt or decrypt data (including authenticated encrypt/decrypt). | AES Enc, Dec (#A2953, A2962, A2964, A2957, A2968, A2975) | User | SC-EDK SDS-BEK SRK-NXP | W,E E W,E | OK / error |
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| Service | Description | Approved Security Functions | Roles | Keys and/or SSPs | Access rights to Keys and/or SSPs | Indicator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeroise | Destroy NXP Master Key; renders other CSPs unusable. | (No crypto function) | User | SDRBG-EI | Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z | Z | OK / error |
| SDRBG- | Z | ||||||
| State | Z | ||||||
| SDRBG- | Z | ||||||
| Seed | Z | ||||||
| VDRBG-EI | Z | ||||||
| VDRBG- | Z | ||||||
| State | Z | ||||||
| VDRBG- | Z | ||||||
| Seed | Z | ||||||
| DS-Private | Z | ||||||
| MAC-AK | Z | ||||||
| SC-EDK | Z | ||||||
| SDS-BEK | Z | ||||||
| SDS-KEK | Z | ||||||
| SDS-RKEK | Z | ||||||
| SRK-NXP | Z | ||||||
| OTP-KEK | Z | ||||||
| KEK-SS | Z | ||||||
| KEK-Local- | Z | ||||||
| Private | Z | ||||||
| KEK-Local- | Z | ||||||
| Public | Z | ||||||
| KM-Host- Public TLS-Local- Private TLS-Local- Public TLS-Peer- Public TLS-MS TLS-PS TLS-KB | Z |
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy The Module does not provide any Non-Approved Services.
The Module uses ECDSA signature verification (P-384, SHA2-384) as the firmware integrity technique. The operator can initiate the integrity test on demand by invoking the Self-test service. In addition, each time the CAST retest timer expires the Module automatically performs one of the CASTs listed in Section 10 of this document (with the exception of the firmware integrity test), cycling through all CASTs periodically. The Module has a sleep mode (i.e. a quiescent state) that will halt the CAST retest timer; prior to entering the sleep mode, the next CAST in the sequence is executed. The module supports loading firmware from an external source (partial update), the ROM code is immutable and thus unaffected by the loading. The module firmware is in the form of an image (pre-compiled), stored in a container loaded onto the sub-chip cryptographic subsystem, in addition to the firmware in the ROM (non-modifiable). NXP Semiconductors Public Material – may be reproduced only in its original entirety (without revision)
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy ROM endurance has been proven to be more than 10 years after manufactured date. Therefore, per FIPS 140-3 IG 5.A, no pre-operational ROM integrity self-test has been implemented. The module’s end-of-life procedures must be applied prior to the degradation of the ROM.
The Module is classified in [FIPS 140-3] terms as a limited operational environment. The tested platforms have been specified in Table 2 above in this document. The Module meets Physical Security Level 3 requirements and thus the requirements per this section do not apply to the Module. No security rules, settings or restrictions to the configuration of the operational environment apply in addition to those specified in Section 2.3 Modes of Operation, Overall security design and the rules of operation in this document. NXP Semiconductors Public Material – may be reproduced only in its original entirety (without revision)
| Physical Security Mechanism | Recommended Frequency of Inspection/Test | Inspection/Test Guidance Details |
|---|---|---|
| Single-chip packaging | The Module is intended to be mounted in additional packaging; physical inspection of the die is typically not practical after packaging. | N/A |
| Temperature or Voltage Measurement | Specify EFP or EFT | Specify if this condition results in a shutdown or zeroisation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Temperature | -40C | EFP | Shutdown | |
| High Temperature | +105C | EFP | Shutdown | |
| SECO Low Voltage | 0.95 V | EFP | Shutdown | |
| SECO High Voltage | 1.1 V | EFP | Shutdown | |
| Low frequency | High frequency | |||
| V2X Low Voltage | 0.95 V | 1.05 V | EFP | Shutdown |
| V2X High Voltage | 1.1 V | 1.15 V | EFP | Shutdown |
| Hardness Tested Temperature Measurement | |
|---|---|
| Low Temperature | -40C |
| High Temperature | +105C |
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy The Module is a single-chip embodiment that meets commercial-grade specifications for power, temperature, reliability, and shock/vibration. The Module is packaged in standard integrated circuit packaging that provides protection from probing and direct visual observation of circuit detail in the visible spectrum, as well as passivation. Table 10: Physical Security Inspection Guidelines The Module also includes Environmental Failure Protection (EFP) features. Table 11 specifies the temperature and voltage parameters and corresponding module behavior. Table 11: EFP/EFT Table 12: Hardness Testing Temperature Ranges
The non-invasive security measures supported by the module are specified in Section 12 “Mitigation of Other Attacks”, per FIPS 140-3 IG 12.A. NXP Semiconductors Public Material – may be reproduced only in its original entirety (without revision)
| Strength | n o it a r e n e G | t r o p x E / t r o p m I | t n e m h s ilb a t s E | e g a r o t S | n o it a s io r e Z | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key/SSP | ||||||||||
| Name/Type | Security Function | |||||||||
| and Cert. Number | Use & Related Keys | |||||||||
| SDRBG-EI | 256 | G1 | Z1 | |||||||
| CSP | ENT | -- | -- | S1 | Hash_DRBG entropy input – see detail below. | |||||
| SDRBG-State CSP | 256 | DRBG # A2955 | G2 | -- | -- | S1 | Z1 | Hash_DRBG internal state (V and C). | ||
| SDRBG-Seed | 512 | DRBG #A2955 | G2 | -- | -- | S1 | Z1 | Seed derived using the NIST SP 800-90Ar1 Hash_DRBG | ||
| CSP | and SDRBG-EI. | |||||||||
| DS-Private CSP | 128 or 192 | ECDSA #A2963, A2974 CKG | G3 | O1 AD /EE | I1 | S2 | Z1 Z2 | ECDSA private key (P-256, P-384; BrainpoolP256R1, BrainpoolP384R1) for digital signature generation. | ||
| 128 or 192 | ECDSA # A2963, | G3 G7 | O2 | Z1 Z3 | ||||||
| DS-Public | ECDSA public key (P-256, P-384; BrainpoolP256R1, | |||||||||
| A2974 | AD | I2 | S2 S3 | |||||||
| PSP | BrainpoolP384R1) for digital signature verification. | |||||||||
| CKG | /EE | |||||||||
| KEK-SS CSP | 128/256 | KDA #< A2965, A2976 CKG | G9 | -- | -- | S2 | Z4 | Key agreement shared secret, KEK use case. | ||
| KEK-Local-Private | 128 | KAS-ECC-SSC # | G3 | Z4 | Key agreement ephemeral EC private key (P-256; | |||||
| -- | N/A | S2 | ||||||||
| CSP | A2972, A2977 | BrainpoolP256R1), KEK use case. | ||||||||
| KEK-Local-Public PSP | 128 | KAS-ECC-SSC # A2972, A2977 CKG | G3 | O2 AD /EE | -- | S5 | Z4 | Key agreement ephemeral EC public key (P-256; BrainpoolP256R1), KEK use case. | ||
| KEK-Host-Public | 128 | KAS-ECC-SSC # | NA | Z4 | Key agreement ephemeral EC public key (P-256; | |||||
| -- | I2 | 5 | ||||||||
| PSP | A2972, A2977 | BrainpoolP256R1), KEK use case. | ||||||||
| MAC-AK CSP | AES: 128, 192 or 256 HMAC: 192 or 256 | AES CMAC # A2954, A2958 HMAC # A2961 CKG | G4 G10 | O1 AD /EE | I1 | S2 | Z1 Z2 | AES key (128, 192 or 256-bit) used for AES CMAC generation and verification; HMAC key (224, 256, 384 or 512-bit) used for HMAC generation and verification. | ||
| MASTER-NXP | 256 | KBKDF # A2966 | G6 | Z5 | ||||||
| -- | -- | S4 | Master key used to derive system keys. | |||||||
| CSP | CKG | |||||||||
| OEM-RKEK CSP | 256 | AES # A2964, A2975 | G11 | -- | 13 | S5 | Z5 | OEM key encryption key, used to unwrap imported keys, derived from MASTER-NXP using KBKDF. | ||
| OTP-KEK | 256 | AES # A2964, A2975 | G5 | Z1 | ||||||
| -- | -- | S3 | Key used to decrypt sensitive OTP content. | |||||||
| CSP | CKG | |||||||||
| SC-EDK CSP | 128, 192 or 256 | AES # A2953, A2962, A2964, A2957, A2968, A2975 CKG | G4 G10 | O1 AD /EE | I1 | S2 | Z1 Z2 | AES key (128, 192 or 256-bit) used for AES encrypt and decrypt. | ||
| SDS-BEK | 256 | AES # A2964, A2975 | G5 | Z1 | Blob encryption key (256-bit AES) used for secure off- | |||||
| -- | -- | S2 S3 | ||||||||
| CSP | CKG | chip storage, derived from MASTER-NXP using KBKDF. | ||||||||
| SDS-KEK CSP | 256 | AES # A2964, A2975 CKG | G8 | O1 AD /EE | I1 | S2 S3 | Z1 | Key encryption key, used to unwrap imported keys. | ||
| TLS-Local-Private | 128 or 192 | KAS-SSC # A2972 | G3 | Z4 | EC local private key (P-256, P-384; BrainpoolP256R1, | |||||
| -- | -- | S2 | ||||||||
| CSP | CKG | BrainpoolP384R1) for key agreement. | ||||||||
| TLS-Local-Public PSP | 128 or 192 | KAS-ECC-SSC # A2972 CKG | G3 | O2 AD /EE | -- | S3 | Z4 | EC local public key (P-256, P-384; BrainpoolP256R1, BrainpoolP384R1) for key agreement. | ||
| 128 or 192 | KAS-ECC-SSC # | G3 | Z4 | |||||||
| TLS-Peer-Public | EC peer public key (P-256, P-384; BrainpoolP256R1, | |||||||||
| A2972 | -- | I2 | S6 | |||||||
| PSP | CKG | BrainpoolP384R1) for key agreement. | ||||||||
| TLS-MS CSP | 128 or 192 | KAS # A2972 TLS KDF # A2973 TLS v1.2 KDF RFC7627 (#A2973) | G10 | -- | -- | S2 | Z4 | TLS master_secret (48-byte value): TLS KDF intermediate value (used to derive TLS-KB). |
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Table 13 specifies the Module’s SSPs, which include CSPs (critical security parameters) and PSPs (public security Table 13: Sensitive Security Parameters (SSPs) [-- = not applicable] Generation Import/Export Establishment Zeroisation NXP Semiconductors Public Material – may be reproduced only in its original entirety (without revision)
| Strength | n o it a r e n e G | t r o p x E / t r o p m I | t n e m h s ilb a t s E | e g a r o t S | n o it a s io r e Z | Use & Related Keys | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key/SSP | |||||||||
| Name/Type | Security Function and Cert. Number CKG | ||||||||
| TLS-PS | 128 or 192 | KAS-ECC-SSC # | G9 | Z4 | TLS pre_master_secret: TLS KDF intermediate value (used to derive TLS-MS). | ||||
| CSP | A2972 CKG | -- | S2 | ||||||
| TLS-KB CSP | 128 or 192 | KAS # A2972 TLS KDF # A2973 CKG | G10 | -- | S2 | Z4 | TLS key_block: TLS KDF intermediate value used to form a TLS SC-EDK instance; depending on key exchange call flags, will derive either TLS MAC-AK instance or GCM or CCM IVs. | ||
| VDRBG-EI | 256 | G1 | Z1 | CTR_DRBG entropy input – see detail below. | |||||
| CSP | ENT | -- | S1 | ||||||
| VDRBG-State CSP | 256 | DRBG # A2969, A2970 | G2 | -- | S1 | Z1 | CTR_DRBG internal state (V and Key). | ||
| VDRBG-Seed | 512 | DRBG # A2969, | G2 | -- | S1 | Z1 | Seed derived using the NIST SP 800-90Ar1 CTR_DRBG and VDRBG-EI. | ||
| CSP | A2970 |
| CSP / Public Key Generation Methods | |
|---|---|
| G1 | Generated by the hardware entropy source (ENT). |
| G2 | Generated by DRBG Instantiate; updated by DRBG Reseed or DRBG Generate. |
| G3 | Generated by FIPS 186-4 compliant ECDSA key generation, with input from the internal DRBG. |
| G4 | Direct output of the internal DRBG. |
| G5 | Generated by the AES Counter KBKDF. |
| G6 | Direct output of the internal DRBG during manufacturing. |
| G7 | Computed from the ECC Private key. |
| G8 | Derived using [56C] One Step Hash KDF. |
| G9 | Calculated using KAS-ECC-SSC. |
| G10 | Calculated as an element of TLS v1.2 KDF. |
| G11 | Input during manufacturing (customer provisioned). |
| CSP / Public Key Input Methods | Key to entity association | |
|---|---|---|
| I1 | Input using AES GCM with SDS-BEK (blob storage) or AES GCM with SDS-KEK (import). | Key store handle (unique identifier). |
| I2 | Input in plaintext (used with PSPs only). | Call stack position (API parameter). |
| I3 | Input during manufacturing. | Call stack position (API parameter). |
| CSP / Public Key Storage Methods | Key to entity association | |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | Stored in CAAM DRBG hardware register. | Unique SECO memory map location. |
| S2 | Stored in Secure RAM. | Key store handle (unique identifier). |
| S3 | Stored in SECO local (M0+) RAM. | Unique variable location (pointer). |
| S4 | Stored in OTP (plaintext). | Unique fuse map location. |
| S5 | Stored in OTP encrypted by OTP-KEK. | Unique fuse map location. |
| S6 | Held temporarily in CAAM hardware. | Key generation output to caller. |
| CSP / Public Key Zeroisation Methods | |
|---|---|
| Z1 | Destroyed due to power-cycling or resetting the module, operator initiated. |
| Z2 | Can also be destroyed by Key Management service Delete, operator initiated. |
| Z3 | Destroyed by tamper event or Zeroise, module initiated. |
| Z4 i | Destroyed after use during hsm_key_exchange, module nitiated. |
| CSP / Public Key Output Methods | Key to entity association | |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Output using AES GCM with SDS-BEK (blob storage). | Key store handle (unique identifier). |
| O2 | Output in plaintext (public key only). | Call stack position (API parameter). |
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy -- = not applicable. The following Module parameters are non-SSPs: ECDSA (P-384) public key used for SECO firmware authentication.
Z5
Destroyed by Zeroise OTP overwrite, module or operator initiated.
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy Additional notes or explanations for keys listed above MASTER-NXP: 256-bit Master key used to derive (KBKDF) KEK and BEK keys. Generated during factory configuration by DRBG seeded by on-chip TRNG and written to SECO-only OTP in plaintext. Used only to derive BEK and KEK keys with KBKDF. OTP-KEK: 256-bit key used for AES GCM authenticated encryption and decryption of sensitive data stored in OTP. Derived each time the module is restarted (following power on or reset) from MASTER-NXP using KBKDF. OEM-RKEK: SECO module Secure Data Storage service Root Key Encryption Key. Used for AES GCM authenticated decrypt (import) of externally generated keys. Injected during the process of configuring the Module. This key is used to derive two keys for use by the SECO (SECO OEM RKEK) and V2 (V2X OEM RKEK) blocks. SDS-KEK: SECO module Secure Data Storage service Key Encryption Key. Used for AES GCM authenticated decrypt (import) of externally generated keys. Established in either of two ways:
1 – imported encrypted with OEM-RKEK or another SECO-SDS-KEK;
2 – agreed on using EC DH key agreement (ephemeral unified model) via KAS-ECC-SSC + [56Cr2] One Step Hash KDA.
Stored in Secure RAM and persisted to external secure storage encrypted by SECO-SDS-BEK. Secure RAM copy is destroyed by overwriting with 0x00 values on Module termination; external secure storage is unreadable following destruction of MASTER-NXP, since SECO-SDS-BEK can no longer be derived. SRK-NXP and SRK-OEM are public keys from key pairs generated by systems external to the chip, managed by NXP and the OEM (module integrator). The corresponding private keys are used by these external provisioning systems to sign firmware, certificates, or commands by NXP or the OEM. SRKH-NXP and SRKH-OEM are SHA2-384 hashes of the corresponding public key used as a root of trust, established onto the Module in a factory setting prior to deployment. SDS-BEK and SDS-RKEK are derived from MASTER-NXP on the Module on every restart. SDS-KEK are key encryption keys generated external to the Module, or via the Key Agreement: KEK use case service. SDS-KEK must be imported into the Module encrypted by SDS-RKEK or another SDS-KEK instance. SDS-BEK, SDS-RKEK and SDS-KEK are used by the Sensitive Data Storage and Key Management services to import or export AES GCM encrypted blobs for storage in external NVM:
| Entropy sources | Minimum number of bits of entropy | Details | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local TRNG ENT (P) | Local TRNG | [90Ar1] min_length: 256 bits [90Ar1] seedlen: 512 bits | [90Ar1] min_length: 256 bits | The SECO DRBG is seeded via the [90Ar1] hash_df using 256 bits of entropy input and |
| ENT (P) | [90Ar1] seedlen: 512 bits | a 256-bit nonce, both obtained from the Approved [90B] ENT (P). The entropy source provides at least 0.994 of min_entropy per bit of entropy input, hence the DRBG is seeded with 509 bits of effective entropy, sufficient to support the strength of the largest key generated by the Module. | ||
| Local TRNG ENT (P) | [90Ar1] min_length: 256 bits [90Ar1] seedlen: 512 bits | The V2X DRBGs are implemented in firmware, seeded via the [90Ar1] block_cipher_df using 256 bits of entropy input and a 256-bit nonce, both obtained from the Approved [90B] ENT (P). The entropy source provides at least 0.993 of min_entropy per bit of entropy input, hence the DRBG is seeded with 508 bits of effective entropy, sufficient to support the strength of the largest key generated by the Module. |
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy o Optional, based on a call parameter (to support TLS in the client role): TLS-Local-Private and TLS-Local-Public are generated, compliant with [56Ar3] §5.6.2.1 owner key pair assurances; o TLS-Local-Private and TLS-Host-Public are used in KAS-ECC-SSC to calculate a shared secret, identified in [RFC5246] as the pre_master_secret (TLS-PS); o TLS-PS is used within the [135r1] TLS v1.2 KDF to derive the [RFC5246] TLS master_secret or the [RFC7627] TLS extended_master_secret. The master secret variants are considered variations on the same CSP (TLS-MS), as they are the same size and purpose, and differ only in the input provided to the TLS PRF. o TLS-MS is used within the [135r1] TLS v1.2 KDF to derive the TLS key_block (TLS-KB); o The TLS-KB is partitioned into the session keying material dependent on the key agreement call parameters (corresponding to ciphersuites): this will include SC-EDK and may include MAC-AK. These resulting key instances are retained within the Module – only key identifiers (handles) are returned to the caller. o TLS-Local-Private, TLS-PS, and TLS-KB are destroyed prior to return of the call to the KDF; TLS-MS and the cipher and MAC keys are retained within the Module; TLS-Local-Public and the call status are returned to the caller. The TLS-MS is retained to support the TLS Finish operation which uses the master secret; TLS Finish destroys TLS-MS. o Note
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy
The on-chip System Control Unit (SCU; outside the SECO boundary) copies the SECO firmware container into the SECO M0+ RAM, raising an interrupt when firmware is available. The Module initializes, performing the self-tests listed in this section. As allowed by [FIPS 140-3 IG] 5.A, the masked ROM is not integrity tested. The Module verifies the hash of the SECO firmware image within the container and verifies the signature of the container inclusive of the SECO firmware hash. The NXP public key used for SECO FW image verification (SRK-NXP) is provided in the firmware container; the Module assures the correctness of the public key values by comparing the SHA2-512 hash of SRKs to the OTP reference value SRKH. In case of a failure in the pre-operational firmware integrity test, the module enters the Locked error state (error code 0x0000FF29). All cryptographic algorithm self-tests (CASTs) must complete successfully prior to any other use of cryptography by the Module. If one of the CASTs fails, the Module enters the ABORT state. The error state is persistent, and only Status services are available. All attempts to use the Module’s services result in the return of an error code (HSM_SELF_TEST_FAILURE). To recover from an error state, the Module must be power-cycled or reset. The Module maintains a CAST retest timer: each time the CAST retest timer expires the Module automatically performs one of the CASTs listed in this section, cycling through all CASTs periodically. The Module has a sleep mode that will halt the CAST retest timer; prior to entering sleep mode, the next CAST in the sequence is executed. The operator can also initiate the firmware integrity on demand by invoking the Self-test service and the CASTs by rebooting the module. NXP Semiconductors Public Material – may be reproduced only in its original entirety (without revision)
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy V2X Self-tests: Pre-Operational Self-tests: Firmware integrity: ECDSA signature verification using P-384, SHA2-384; CAVP Certs. #A2974, #A2959, #A2960. Conditional Self-tests:
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy SECO Self-tests: Pre-Operational Self-tests:
NXP Semiconductors i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 Security Policy
The Module is configured in the factory for the Approved mode of operation only. No procedures for secure installation, initialization, startup and operation of the Module are required. No maintenance requirements apply to the Module. Administrator and non-Administrator guidance is provided as a separate document, i.MX8 DXL V2X FIPS 140-3 CO and User Guidance.
The Module incorporates a clock frequency sensor that generates an out-of-range signal. This condition results in CO authentication reset, preventing use of Module security functions, and blocking access to sensitive information. The module also includes side channel resistance and fault injection countermeasures. Until the requirements of SP 800140F are defined, non-invasive mechanisms fall under ISO/IEC 19790:2012 Section 7.12 Mitigation of other attacks, thus the non-invasive security measures supported by the module are as follows: The side channel mitigations include random data moving, blinding techniques, and continuously generating noise on the power line. Fault injection mitigations include double calculations, parameter integrity protections, parameter checking and clearing memory areas after usage. Confidence in the effectiveness of each of these mitigations was achieved through a combination of fault attack simulations and internal vulnerability assessment testing. The countermeasures were shown to be effective against common fault injection and side channel attacks. NXP Semiconductors Public Material – may be reproduced only in its original entirety (without revision)