Ensure minimum key length for KDF in FIPS mode
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tobhe
Sep 26 2022, 9:08 PM

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NIST.SP.800-132 Section 5 mandates a minimum key length of 112 bit for the KDF . The proposed change adds an explicit check when running in FIPS mode to make sure this requirement is met.

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Thank you for your report.

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The specs https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-132.pdf page 10 says specifically:

The kLen value shall be at least 112 bits in length.