National Information Assurance Partnership Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme Validation Report for the High Sec Labs SK41D-4TR KVM Firmware Version 44404- E7E7 Version 1.0 Report Number: CCEVS-VR-VID11193-2021 Dated: September 15, 2021 Version: 1.0 National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Defense Information Technology Laboratory ATTN: NIAP, Suite 6982 100 Bureau Drive 9800 Savage Road Gaithersburg, MD 20899 Fort Meade, MD 20755-6982 ® TM 2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Validation Team Daniel Faigin: Senior Validator Patrick Mallett: Lead Validator The Aerospace Corporation Common Criteria Testing Laboratory Acumen Security, LLC 3 Table of Contents 1 Executive Summary............................................................................................................... 4 2 Identification.......................................................................................................................... 6 3 Architectural Information .................................................................................................... 8 4 Security Policy........................................................................................................................ 9 5 Assumptions, Threats & Clarification of Scope ............................................................... 10 5.1 Assumptions..................................................................................................................................................10 5.2 Threats...........................................................................................................................................................11 5.3 Clarification of Scope...................................................................................................................................12 6 Documentation..................................................................................................................... 13 7 TOE Evaluated Configuration ........................................................................................... 14 7.1 Evaluated Configuration..............................................................................................................................14 7.2 Excluded Functionality ................................................................................................................................14 8 IT Product Testing............................................................................................................... 15 8.1 Developer Testing .........................................................................................................................................15 8.2 Evaluation Team Independent Testing.......................................................................................................15 9 Results of the Evaluation .................................................................................................... 16 9.1 Evaluation of Security Target .....................................................................................................................16 9.2 Evaluation of Development Documentation...............................................................................................16 9.3 Evaluation of Guidance Documents............................................................................................................17 9.4 Evaluation of Life Cycle Support Activities...............................................................................................17 9.5 Evaluation of Test Documentation and the Test Activity .........................................................................17 9.6 Vulnerability Assessment Activity ..............................................................................................................17 9.7 Summary of Evaluation Results..................................................................................................................18 10 Validator Comments & Recommendations ...................................................................... 19 11 Annexes................................................................................................................................. 20 12 Security Target .................................................................................................................... 21 13 Glossary ................................................................................................................................ 22 14 Bibliography......................................................................................................................... 23 4 1 Executive Summary This Validation Report (VR) is intended to assist the end user of this product and any security certification Agent for that end user in determining the suitability of this Information Technology (IT) product for their environment. End users should review the Security Target (ST), which is where specific security claims are made, in conjunction with this VR, which describes how those security claims were tested and evaluated and any restrictions on the evaluated configuration. Prospective users should carefully read the Assumptions, Threats and Clarification of Scope in Section 5 and the Validator Comments in Section 10, where any restrictions on the evaluated configuration are highlighted. This report documents the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) assessment of the evaluation of the High Sec Labs SK41D-4TR KVM Firmware Version 44404-E7E7 Target of Evaluation (TOE). It presents the evaluation results, their justifications, and the conformance results. This VR is not an endorsement of the TOE by any agency of the U.S. Government and no warranty of the TOE is either expressed or implied. This VR applies only to the specific version and configuration of the product as evaluated and documented in the ST. The evaluation was completed by Acumen Security in September 2021. The information in this report is largely derived from the Evaluation Technical Report (ETR) and associated test report, all written by Acumen Security. The evaluation determined that the product is both Common Criteria Part 2 Extended and Part 3 Conformant, and meets the assurance requirements defined in the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) PP‐Configuration for Peripheral Sharing Device, Keyboard/Mouse Devices, and Video/Display Devices, which references the Protection Profile for Peripheral Sharing Device Version 4.0 [PP_PSD_V4.0], the PP‐Module for Keyboard/Mouse Devices, Version 1.0 and the PP‐Module for Video/Display Devices, Version 1.0. The Target of Evaluation (TOE) identified in this Validation Report has been evaluated at a NIAP-approved Common Criteria Testing Laboratory using the Common Methodology for IT Security Evaluation (Version 3.1, Rev. 5) for conformance to the Common Criteria for IT Security Evaluation (Version 3.1, Rev. 5), as interpreted by the Assurance Activities contained in the PP‐Configuration for Peripheral Sharing Device, Keyboard/Mouse Devices, and Video/Display Devices, which references the Protection Profile for Peripheral Sharing Device Version 4.0 [PP_PSD_V4.0], the PP‐Module for Keyboard/Mouse Devices, Version 1.0 and the PP‐Module for Video/Display Devices, Version 1.0. This Validation Report applies only to the specific version of the TOE as evaluated. The evaluation has been conducted in accordance with the provisions of the NIAP Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme and the conclusions of the testing laboratory in the evaluation technical report are consistent with the evidence provided. The validation team provided guidance on technical issues and evaluation processes and reviewed the individual work units documented in the ETR and the Assurance Activities Report (AAR). The validation team found that the evaluation showed that the product satisfies all of the functional requirements and assurance requirements stated in the Security Target (ST). Based on 5 these findings, the validation team concludes that the testing laboratory's findings are accurate, the conclusions justified, and the conformance results are correct. The conclusions of the testing laboratory in the evaluation technical report are consistent with the evidence produced. 6 2 Identification The CCEVS is a joint National Security Agency (NSA) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) effort to establish commercial facilities to perform trusted product evaluations. Under this program, security evaluations are conducted by commercial testing laboratories called Common Criteria Testing Laboratories (CCTLs). CCTLs evaluate products against Protection Profile containing Assurance Activities, which are interpretation of CEM work units specific to the technology described by the PP. The NIAP Validation Body assigns Validators to monitor the CCTLs to ensure quality and consistency across evaluations. Developers of information technology products desiring a security evaluation contract with a CCTL and pay a fee for their product's evaluation. Upon successful completion of the evaluation, the product is added to NIAP's Product Compliance List. Table 1 provides information needed to completely identify the product, including:  The Target of Evaluation (TOE): the fully qualified identifier of the product as evaluated.  The Security Target (ST), describing the security features, claims, and assurances of the product.  The conformance result of the evaluation.  The Protection Profile(s) to which the product is conformant.  The organizations and individuals participating in the evaluation. Table 1: Evaluation Identifiers Item Identifier Evaluation Scheme United States NIAP Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme TOE High Sec Labs SK41D-4TR KVM Firmware Version 44404-E7E7 Protection Profile PP‐Configuration for Peripheral Sharing Device, Keyboard/Mouse Devices and Video/Display Devices, which references the Protection Profile for Peripheral Sharing Device Version 4.0 [PP_PSD_V4.0], the PP‐Module for Keyboard/Mouse Devices, Version 1.0 and the PP‐Module for Video/Display Devices, Version 1.0 Security Target High Sec Labs SK41D-4TR KVM Firmware Version 44404-E7E7 Security Target, v1.7, September 14, 2021 Evaluation Technical Report Evaluation Technical Report for High Sec Labs SK41D-4TR KVM Firmware Version 44404-E7E7, v1.3, September 14, 2021 CC Version Version 3.1, Revision 5 Conformance Result CC Part 2 Extended and CC Part 3 Conformant Sponsor High Sec Labs Ltd. Developer High Sec Labs Ltd. Common Criteria Testing Lab (CCTL) Acumen Security 2400 Research Blvd, Rockville MD 20850 7 Item Identifier CCEVS Validators Daniel Faigin, Patrick Mallett 8 3 Architectural Information The High Sec Labs (HSL) SK41D-4TR Keyboard, Video, Mouse (KVM) switch allows users to share keyboard, video, and mouse peripherals between a number of connected computers. Security features ensure isolation between computers and peripherals to prevent data leakage between connected systems. The evaluated features of the TOE are described further in Section 4. 9 4 Security Policy The TOE is comprised of several security features. Each of the security features identified above consists of several security functionalities, as identified below:  Security Audit  User Data Protection  Identification and Authentication  Security Management  Protection of the TSF  TOE Access These features are described in more detail in the subsections below. 4.1 Security Audit Audit entries are generated for security related events. 4.2 User Data Protection The TOE provides secure switching capabilities for keyboard, video and mouse. The TOE ensures that only authorized peripheral devices may be used. 4.3 Identification and Authentication Administrators must be identified and authenticated prior to accessing administrative functions. 4.4 Security Management The TOE provides management capabilities in support of the ‘Restore to factory default’ function. The Administrator role restricts this functionality to authorized administrators. 4.5 Protection of the TSF The TOE ensures a secure state in the case of failure, provides only restricted access, and performs self-testing. The TOE provides both passive detection of physical attack and resistance to physical attack. 4.6 TOE Access The TOE provides a continuous indication of which computer is currently selected. 10 5 Assumptions, Threats & Clarification of Scope 5.1 Assumptions The specific conditions listed in the following subsections are assumed to exist in the TOE’s environment. These assumptions include both practical realities in the development of the TOE security requirements and the essential environmental conditions on the use of the TOE. Table 1 TOE Assumptions Assumption Assumption Definition A.NO_TEMPEST Computers and peripheral devices connected to the PSD are not TEMPEST approved. The TSF may or may not isolate the ground of the keyboard and mouse computer interfaces (the USB ground). The Operational Environment is assumed not to support TEMPEST red‐black ground isolation. A.PHYSICAL The environment provides physical security commensurate with the value of the TOE and the data it processes and contains. A.NO_WIRELESS_DEVICES The environment includes no wireless peripheral devices. A.TRUSTED_ADMIN PSD Administrators and users are trusted to follow and apply all guidance in a trusted manner. A.TRUSTED_CONFIG Personnel configuring the PSD and its operational environment follow the applicable security configuration guidance. A.USER_ALLOWED_ACCESS All PSD users are allowed to interact with all connected computers. It is not the role of the PSD to prevent or otherwise control user access to connected computers. Computers or their connected network shall have the required means to authenticate the user and to control access to their various resources. 11 Assumption Assumption Definition A.NO_SPECIAL_ANALOG _CAPABILITIES The computers connected to the TOE are not equipped with special analog data collection cards or peripherals such as analog to digital interface, high performance audio interface, digital signal processing function, or analog video capture function. 5.2 Threats The following table lists the threats addressed by the TOE and the IT Environment. The assumed level of expertise of the attacker for all the threats identified below is Enhanced-Basic. Table 2 TOE Threats Threat Threat Definition T.DATA_LEAK A connection via the PSD between one or more computers may allow unauthorized data flow through the PSD or its connected peripherals. T.SIGNAL_LEAK A connection via the PSD between one or more computers may allow unauthorized data flow through bit‐by‐bit signaling. T.RESIDUAL_LEAK A PSD may leak (partial, residual, or echo) user data between the intended connected computer and another unintended connected computer. T.UNINTENDED_USE A PSD may connect the user to a computer other than the one to which the user intended to connect. T.UNAUTHORIZED_DEVICES The use of an unauthorized peripheral device with a specific PSD peripheral port may allow unauthorized data flows between connected devices or enable an attack on the PSD or its connected computers. T.LOGICAL_TAMPER An attached device (computer or peripheral) with malware, or otherwise under the control of a malicious user, could modify or overwrite code or data stored in the PSD’s 12 Threat Threat Definition volatile or non‐volatile memory to allow unauthorized information flows. T.PHYSICAL_TAMPER A malicious user or human agent could physically modify the PSD to allow unauthorized information flows. T.REPLACEMENT A malicious human agent could replace the PSD during shipping, storage, or use with an alternate device that does not enforce the PSD security policies. T.FAILED Detectable failure of a PSD may cause an unauthorized information flow or weakening of PSD security functions. 5.3 Clarification of Scope All evaluations (and all products) have limitations, as well as potential misconceptions that need clarifying. This text covers some of the more important limitations and clarifications of this evaluation. Note that:  As with any evaluation, this evaluation only shows that the evaluated configuration meets the security claims made, with a certain level of assurance. The level of assurance for this evaluation is defined within the PP‐Configuration for Peripheral Sharing Device, Keyboard/Mouse Devices, and Video/Display Devices, which references the Protection Profile for Peripheral Sharing Device Version 4.0 [PP_PSD_V4.0], the PP‐Module for Keyboard/Mouse Devices, Version 1.0 and the PP‐Module for Video/Display Devices, Version 1.0.  Consistent with the expectations of the Protection Profile, this evaluation did not specifically search for, nor seriously attempt to counter, vulnerabilities that were not “obvious” or vulnerabilities to objectives not claimed in the ST. The CEM defines an “obvious” vulnerability as one that is easily exploited with a minimum of understanding of the TOE, technical sophistication and resources.  The evaluation of security functionality of the product was limited to the functionality specified in the claimed PPs. Any additional security related functional capabilities included in the product were not covered by this evaluation. 13 6 Documentation The following documents were provided by the vendor with the TOE for evaluation:  HSL Quick Installation Guide 4 Ports Secure Ruggedized DVI-D KVM Switch, HDC23220 Rev 1.0  HSL Administrator Guide, HDC19968, Rev. C  High Sec Labs SK41D-4TR KVM Firmware Version 44404-E7E7 Common Criteria Guidance Supplement, Version 0.5, September 14, 2020 Only the Administrator Guides listed above, and the specific sections of the other documents referenced by that guide should be trusted for the installation, administration, and use of this product in its evaluated configuration. 14 7 TOE Evaluated Configuration 7.1 Evaluated Configuration Figure 1 – KVM Switch Evaluated Configuration Figure 1 shows a basic evaluated configuration. The TOE is connected to four computers. The video input and output format is DVI-D, and a single display is connected to the KVM. The TOE uses ruggedized 32 pin connectors that support both DVI-D and USB 2.0 protocols. The KVM is used with a wired remote control. 7.2 Excluded Functionality The ST does not describe excluded functionality. 15 8 IT Product Testing This section describes the testing efforts of the developer and the evaluation team. It is derived from information contained in Test Report for High Sec Labs SK41D-4TR KVM Firmware Version 44404-E7E7, Ver 1.2, August 27, 2021, which is not publicly available. The specific test configurations and test tools utilized may be found in Section 4.1 of the AAR. 8.1 Developer Testing No evidence of developer testing is required in the Assurance Activities for this product. 8.2 Evaluation Team Independent Testing The evaluation team verified the product according to the vendor-provided guidance documentation and ran the tests specified in the Protection Profile for Peripheral Sharing Device Version 4.0, the PP‐Module for Keyboard/Mouse Devices, Version 1.0 and the PP‐Module for Video/Display Devices, Version 1.0. The Independent Testing activity is documented in the Assurance Activities Report, which is publicly available, and is not duplicated here. 16 9 Results of the Evaluation The results of the assurance requirements are generally described in this section and are presented in detail in the proprietary documents: the Detailed Test Report (DTR) and the Evaluation Technical Report (ETR). The reader of this document can assume that activities and work units received a passing verdict. A verdict for an assurance component is determined by the resulting verdicts assigned to the corresponding evaluator action elements. The evaluation was conducted based upon CC version 3.1 rev 5 and CEM version 3.1 rev 5. The evaluation determined the High Sec Labs SK41D-4TR KVM Firmware Version 44404-E7E7 to be Part 2 extended, and meets the SARs contained in the PP. Additionally the evaluator performed the Assurance Activities specified in the Protection Profile and claimed modules. 9.1 Evaluation of Security Target The evaluation team applied each ASE CEM work unit. The ST evaluation ensured the ST contains a description of the environment in terms of policies and assumptions, a statement of security requirements claimed to be met by the High Sec Labs SK41D-4TR KVM Firmware Version 44404-E7E7 that are consistent with the Common Criteria, and product security function descriptions that support the requirements. The evaluation team also performed an assessment of the Assurance Activities specified in the Protection Profile for Peripheral Sharing Device Version 4.0, PP‐Module for Keyboard/Mouse Devices, Version 1.0 and PP‐Module for Video/Display Devices, Version 1.0. The validator reviewed the work of the evaluation team, and found that sufficient evidence and justification was provided by the evaluation team to confirm that the evaluation was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the CEM, and that the conclusion reached by the evaluation team was justified. 9.2 Evaluation of Development Documentation The evaluation team applied each EAL 1 ADV CEM work unit. The evaluation team assessed the design documentation and found it adequate to aid in understanding how the TSF provides the security functions. The design documentation consists of a functional specification contained in the Security Target's TOE Summary Specification. Additionally the evaluator performed the Assurance Activities specified in the Protection Profile for Peripheral Sharing Device Version 4.0, PP‐Module for Keyboard/Mouse Devices, Version 1.0 and PP‐Module for Video/Display Devices, Version 1.0 related to the examination of the information contained in the TOE Summary Specification. The validator reviewed the work of the evaluation team, and found that sufficient evidence and justification was provided by the evaluation team to confirm that the evaluation was conducted in accordance with the Assurance Activities, and that the conclusion reached by the evaluation team was justified. 17 9.3 Evaluation of Guidance Documents The evaluation team applied each EAL 1 AGD CEM work unit. The evaluation team ensured the adequacy of the user guidance in describing how to use the operational TOE. Additionally, the evaluation team ensured the adequacy of the administrator guidance in describing how to securely administer the TOE. The guides were assessed during the design and testing phases of the evaluation to ensure they were complete. Additionally the evaluator performed the Assurance Activities specified in the Protection Profile for Peripheral Sharing Device Version 4.0, PP‐ Module for Keyboard/Mouse Devices, Version 1.0 and PP‐Module for Video/Display Devices, Version 1.0 related to the examination of the information contained in the operational guidance documents. The validator reviewed the work of the evaluation team, and found that sufficient evidence and justification was provided by the evaluation team to confirm that the evaluation was conducted in accordance with the Assurance Activities, and that the conclusion reached by the evaluation team was justified. 9.4 Evaluation of Life Cycle Support Activities The evaluation team applied each EAL 1 ALC CEM work unit. The evaluation team found that the TOE was identified. The validator reviewed the work of the evaluation team, and found that sufficient evidence and justification was provided by the evaluation team to confirm that the evaluation was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the CEM, and that the conclusion reached by the evaluation team was justified. 9.5 Evaluation of Test Documentation and the Test Activity The evaluation team applied each EAL 1 ATE CEM work unit. The evaluation team ran the set of tests specified by the Assurance Activities in the Protection Profile for Peripheral Sharing Device Version 4.0, PP‐Module for Keyboard/Mouse Devices, Version 1.0 and PP‐Module for Video/Display Devices, Version 1.0 and recorded the results in a Test Report, summarized in the Evaluation Technical Report and Assurance Activities Report. The validator reviewed the work of the evaluation team, and found that sufficient evidence was provided by the evaluation team to show that the evaluation activities addressed the test activities in the Protection Profile for Peripheral Sharing Device Version 4.0, PP‐Module for Keyboard/Mouse Devices, Version 1.0 and PP‐Module for Video/Display Devices, Version 1.0, and that the conclusion reached by the evaluation team was justified. 9.6 Vulnerability Assessment Activity The evaluation team applied each EAL 1 AVA CEM work unit. The evaluation team performed a public search for vulnerabilities, performed vulnerability testing and did not discover any issues with the TOE. The evaluator searched the Internet for potential vulnerabilities in the TOE using the web sites 18 listed below. The sources of the publicly available information are provided below.  High Security Labs Support: http://www.highseclabs.com/support/  National Vulnerability Database: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/search  Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: https://google.com The evaluator performed the public domain vulnerability searches using the following key words: (The search was performed on August 27, 2021.):  HighSecLabs  Stryker  Stryker KVM  Stryker Firmware  NAK transaction  SYNC Signal  HPD signal  EDID traffic  ARC signal  HDCP signal  USB HID traffic  SK41D-4TR  WR40-4R  44404-E7E7  STMircoelectronics 32-bit The validator reviewed the work of the evaluation team, and found that sufficient evidence and justification was provided by the evaluation team to confirm that the evaluation addressed the vulnerability analysis Assurance Activities in the Protection Profile for Peripheral Sharing Device Version 4.0, PP‐Module for Keyboard/Mouse Devices, Version 1.0 and PP‐Module for Video/Display Devices, Version 1.0, and that the conclusion reached by the evaluation team was justified. 9.7 Summary of Evaluation Results The evaluation team's assessment of the evaluation evidence demonstrates that the claims in the ST are met. Additionally, the evaluation team's test activities also demonstrated the accuracy of the claims in the ST. The validation team's assessment of the evidence provided by the evaluation team is that it demonstrates that the evaluation team performed the Assurance Activities in the Protection Profile for Peripheral Sharing Device Version 4.0, PP‐Module for Keyboard/Mouse Devices, Version 1.0 and PP‐Module for Video/Display Devices, Version 1.0, and correctly verified that the product meets the claims in the ST. 19 10 Validator Comments & Recommendations The validation team notes that the evaluated configuration is dependent upon the TOE being configured per the evaluated configuration instructions in the High Sec Labs SK41D-4TR KVM Firmware Version 44404-E7E7 Common Criteria Guidance Supplement, Version 0.4, August 24 July 8, 2020 document. No versions of the TOE and software, either earlier or later were evaluated. Please note that the functionality evaluated is scoped exclusively to the security functional requirements specified in the Security Target. Other functionality included in the product was not assessed as part of this evaluation. Other functionality provided by devices in the operational environment, such as the syslog server, need to be assessed separately and no further conclusions can be drawn about their effectiveness. Of special note is that the SK41D-4TR KVM does not provide the user any indication of CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK status on either the TOE chassis or the remote, and the nature of the PSD PP precludes using the indicator lights built into the keyboard, as it is shared between computers. Users should be advised of this, and if there is anomalous behavior regarding CAPITAL LETTERS the numeric keypad, or scrolling, they should try changing the CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK states. 20 11 Annexes Not applicable. 21 12 Security Target High Sec Labs SK41D-4TR KVM Firmware Version 44404-E7E7 Peripheral Sharing Devices Security Target, v1.7, September 14, 2021 22 13 Glossary The following definitions are used throughout this document:  Common Criteria Testing Laboratory (CCTL). An IT security evaluation facility accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) and approved by the CCEVS Validation Body to conduct Common Criteria-based evaluations.  Conformance. The ability to demonstrate in an unambiguous way that a given implementation is correct with respect to the formal model.  Evaluation. The assessment of an IT product against the Common Criteria using the Common Criteria Evaluation Methodology to determine whether or not the claims made are justified; or the assessment of a protection profile against the Common Criteria using the Common Evaluation Methodology to determine if the Profile is complete, consistent, technically sound and hence suitable for use as a statement of requirements for one or more TOEs that may be evaluated.  Evaluation Evidence. Any tangible resource (information) required from the sponsor or developer by the evaluator to perform one or more evaluation activities.  Feature. Part of a product that is either included with the product or can be ordered separately.  Target of Evaluation (TOE). A group of IT products configured as an IT system, or an IT product, and associated documentation that is the subject of a security evaluation under the CC.  Validation. The process carried out by the CCEVS Validation Body leading to the issue of a Common Criteria certificate.  Validation Body. A governmental organization responsible for carrying out validation and for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the NIAP Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme. 23 14 Bibliography The Validation Team used the following documents to produce this Validation Report: 1. Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation - Part 1: Introduction and general model, Version 3.1 Revision 5. 2. Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation - Part 2: Security functional requirements, Version 3.1 Revision 5. 3. Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation - Part 3: Security assurance requirements, Version 3.1 Revision 5. 4. Common Evaluation Methodology for Information Technology Security Evaluation, Version 3.1 Revision 5. 5. HSL Quick Installation Guide 4 Ports Secure Ruggedized DVI-D KVM Switch, HDC23220 Rev 1.0 6. HSL Administrator Guide, HDC19968, Rev. C 7. High Sec Labs SK41D-4TR KVM Firmware Version 44404-E7E7 Common Criteria Guidance Supplement, Version 0.5, September 14, 2020