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Samsung NVMe TCG Opal SSC SEDs PM1733 Series
FIPS 140-2 Non-Proprietary Security Policy
Document Revision: 1.3
H/W version: MZWLJ1T9HBJR-000H9, MZWLJ1T9HBJR-00AH9,
MZWLJ3T8HBLS-000H9, MZWLJ3T8HBLS-00AH9,
MZWLJ7T6HALA-000H9, MZWLJ7T6HALA-00AH9,
MZWLJ15THALA-000H9, MZWLJ15THALA-00AH9
F/W version: 3P00, 3P01, 3P02 and 3P03
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Revision History
Version Updates
1.0 Initial Version
1.1 Minor changes as updated module version
1.2 Updated photo as removing decal label
1.3 Added module FW version
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1. Hardware and Physical Cryptographic Boundary ...................................................................... 5
1.2. Firmware and Logical Cryptographic Boundary......................................................................... 6
2. Acronym............................................................................................................................................... 7
3. Security Level Specification ................................................................................................................. 8
4. Cryptographic Functionality................................................................................................................. 9
4.1. Approved algorithms.................................................................................................................. 9
4.2. Non-Approved Algorithm......................................................................................................... 10
4.3. Critical Security Parameters..................................................................................................... 11
4.4. Public Security Parameters ...................................................................................................... 12
5. Physical Ports and Logical Interfaces................................................................................................. 13
6. Roles, Services and Authentication ................................................................................................... 14
6.1. Roles......................................................................................................................................... 14
6.2. Authentication.......................................................................................................................... 14
6.3. Services..................................................................................................................................... 15
6.3.1. Authenticated Services .................................................................................................. 15
6.3.2. Unauthenticated Services .............................................................................................. 16
7. Physical security policy ...................................................................................................................... 17
8. Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC)....................................... 19
9. Mitigation of Other Attacks Policy..................................................................................................... 20
10. Security rules .............................................................................................................................. 21
10.1. Secure Installation ................................................................................................................ 21
10.2. Operational description of Module ...................................................................................... 22
10.3. Power-on Self-Tests .............................................................................................................. 23
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1. Introduction
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (“Samsung”) NVMe TCG Opal SSC SEDs PM1733 Series, herein after
referred to as a “cryptographic module” or “module”, SSD (Solid State Drive), satisfies all applicable
FIPS 140-2 Security Level 2 requirements, supporting TCG Opal SSC based SED (Self-Encrypting Drive)
features, designed to protect unauthorized access to the user data stored in its NAND Flash memories.
The built-in AES HW engines in the cryptographic module’s controller provide on-the-fly encryption
and decryption of the user data without performance loss. The SED’s nature also provides
instantaneous sanitization of the user data via cryptographic erase.
Module Name Hardware Version
Firmware
Version
Drive
Capacity
Samsung NVMe TCG Opal SSC SEDs
PM1733 Series
MZWLJ1T9HBJR-000H9
3P00
3P02
3P03
1.9TB
MZWLJ3T8HBLS-000H9 3.8TB
MZWLJ7T6HALA-000H9 7.6TB
MZWLJ15THALA-000H9 15.3TB
MZWLJ1T9HBJR-00AH9 3P00
3P01
3P02
3P03
1.9TB
MZWLJ3T8HBLS-00AH9 3.8TB
MZWLJ7T6HALA-00AH9 7.6TB
MZWLJ15THALA-00AH9 15.3TB
Exhibit 1 – Versions of Samsung NVMe TCG Opal SSC SEDs PM1733 Series.
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1.1. Hardware and Physical Cryptographic Boundary
The following photographs show the cryptographic module’s top and bottom views. The multiple-
chip standalone cryptographic module consists of hardware and firmware components that are all
enclosed in two aluminum alloy cases, which serve as the cryptographic boundary of the module. The
top and bottom cases are assembled by screws and the tamper-evident labels are applied for the
detection of any opening of the cases. No security relevant component can be seen within the visible
spectrum through the opaque enclosure.
New firmware versions within the scope of this validation must be validated through the FIPS 140-2
CMVP. Any other firmware loaded into this module is out of the scope of this validation and requires a
separate FIPS 140-2 validation.
Exhibit 2 – Specification of the Samsung NVMe TCG Opal SSC SEDs PM1733 Series Cryptographic
Boundary (From top to bottom, side).
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1.2. Firmware and Logical Cryptographic Boundary
The PM1733 series use a single chip controller with a NVMe interface on the system side and
Samsung NAND flash internally. The following figure depicts the Module operational environment.
Exhibit 3 – Block Diagram for Samsung NVMe TCG Opal SSC SEDs PM1733 Series.
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2. Acronym
Acronym Description
CTRL Controller
NVMe I/F Non-Volatile Memory Express Interface
CPU Central Processing Unit (ARM-based)
DRAM I/F Dynamic Random Access Memory Interface
ECC Error Correcting Code
SRAM Static Random Access Memory
NAND I/F NAND Flash Interface
PMIC Power Management Integrated Circuit
ROM Read-only Memory
DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory
NAND NAND Flash Memory
LBA Logical Block Address
MEK Media Encryption Key
MSID Manufactured SID(Security Identifier)
TCM Tightly Coupled Memory
Exhibit 4 – Acronym and Descriptions for Samsung NVMe TCG Opal SSC SEDs PM1733 Series.
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3. Security Level Specification
Security Requirements Area Level
Cryptographic Module Specification 2
Cryptographic Module Ports and Interfaces 2
Roles, Services, and Authentication 2
Finite State Model 2
Physical Security 2
Operational Environment N/A
Cryptographic Key Management 2
EMI/EMC 3
Self-tests 2
Design Assurance 2
Mitigation of Other Attacks N/A
Exhibit 5 – Security Level Table
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4. Cryptographic Functionality
4.1. Approved algorithms
The cryptographic module supports the following Approved algorithms for secure data storage:
CAVP
Cert.
Algorithm Standard Mode /
Method
Key Lengths,
Curves or Moduli
Use
C1271 AES FIPS 197
SP 800-38E
XTS 256-bit Data Encryption
/ Decryption
Vendor
Affirmed
CKG SP 800-133 Cryptographic
Key Generation
C1292 DRBG SP 800-90A
Revision 1
Hash_ DRBG
(SHA-256)
Deterministic
Random Bit
Generation
C1293 RSA FIPS 186-4 SigVer PSS-2048 Digital
Signature
Verification
C1272 SHS FIPS 180-4 SHA-256 Message Digest
Exhibit 6 – Samsung NVMe TCG Opal SSC SEDs PM1733 Series Approved Algorithms.
Note1: AES-ECB is the pre-requisite for AES-XTS; AES-ECB alone is NOT supported by the cryptographic
module in FIPS Mode.
Note2: This module supports AES-XTS which is only approved for storage applications.
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4.2. Non-Approved Algorithm
The cryptographic module supports the following non-Approved but allowed algorithms:
Algorithm Use
NDRNG Module implements a Digital True Random Number Generator (only used
for generating seed materials for the Approved DRBG) as an NDRNG.
NDRNG provides a minimum of 256 bits of entropy for DRBG seed.
Exhibit 7 – Samsung NVMe TCG Opal SSC SEDs PM1733 Series Non-Approved but allowed algorithms.
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4.3. Critical Security Parameters
The cryptographic module contains the following Keys and CSPs:
CSPs Generation, Storage and Zeroization Methods
DRBG Internal State*Note3 Generation: SP 800-90A HASH_DRBG (SHA-256)
Storage: Plaintext in TCM
Zeroization: via “Initialization”, “Erase an LBA Range’s Data” and
“Zeroize” service
DRBG Seed Generation: NDRNG
Storage: Plaintext in DRAM
Zeroization: via “Initialization”, “Erase an LBA Range’s Data”, and
“Zeroize” service
DRBG Entropy Input String Generation: NDRNG
Storage: Plaintext in DRAM
Zeroization: via “Initialization”, “Erase an LBA Range’s Data”, and
“Zeroize” service
CO Password Generation: N/A
Storage: Plaintext in Flash Memory and used in SRAM
Zeroization: via “Initialization”, and “Zeroize” service
User Password Generation: N/A
Storage: Plaintext in Flash Memory and used in SRAM
Zeroization: via “Initialization” service, and “Zeroize” service
MEK Generation: SP 800-90A HASH_DRBG (SHA-256)
As per SP 800-133 Section 6.1, key generation is performed as per
the "Direct Generation: of Symmetric Keys" which is an Approved
key generation method
Key Type: AES-XTS 256
Storage: Plaintext in Flash Memory and used in SRAM
Zeroization: via “Initialization”, “Lock an LBA Range”, “Erase an LBA
Range’s Data” and “Zeroize” service
Exhibit 8 – CSPs and details on Generation, Storage and Zeroization Methods.
Note3: The values of V and C are the “secret values” of the internal state.
NOTE4: In accordance with FIPS 140-2 IG D.12, the cryptographic module performs Cryptographic Key Generation
(CKG) as per SP 800-133 (Vendor Affirmed). The resulting generated symmetric key is the unmodified output from
SP 800-90A DRBG.
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4.4. Public Security Parameters
Public Keys Generation, Storage and Zeroization Methods
FW Verification Key
(RSA Public Key)
Generation: N/A
Key Type: RSA 2048-PSS
Storage: Plaintext in Flash Memory and used in TCM Zeroization: N/A
Exhibit 9 – Public Keys and details on Generation, Storage and Zeroization Methods
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5. Physical Ports and Logical Interfaces
Physical Port Logical Interface
NVMe Connector
Data Input/output
Control Input
Status Output
Power Input
Exhibit 10 – Specification of the Samsung NVMe TCG Opal SSC SEDs PM1733 Series Cryptographic
Module Physical Ports and Logical Interfaces.
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6. Roles, Services and Authentication
6.1. Roles
The following table defines the roles, type of authentication, and associated authenticated data
types supported by the cryptographic module:
Role Authentication Data
CO Role Password
User Role Password
FW Loader RSA
Exhibit 11 – Roles and Required Identification and Authentication
6.2. Authentication
• Password Authentication
The authentication mechanism allows a minimum 6-byte length or longer (32-byte) Password, where
each byte can be any of 0x00 to 0xFF, for every Cryptographic Officer and User role supported by the
module, which means a single random attempt can succeed with the probability of 1/248 or lower.
To mitigate against brute force attacks, the module is configured with Try Limit and Persistence
settings during manufacturing. TryLimit and Persistence settings cannot be changed in the field.
TryLimit is defined as a counter, which keeps track of the number of unsuccessful authentication
attempts before power-cycling the module to prevent against further attacks. The Persistence setting
determines whether the TryLimit count persists through a power-cycle (i.e. Persistence enabled –
TryLimit count continues regardless of power-cycle) or not (i.e. Persistence disabled – resets TryLimit
back to default).
Each Password authentication attempt takes at least 1ms and the number of attempts is limited to
TryLimit, a parameter which is set to 5 in manufacturing. Since Persistence is disabled, TryLimit will be
reset to its default value of 5 after a power-cycle.
It would take a total of 5ms for every 5th authentication attempt. Since the module takes at least 4
seconds to be ready after power-on and 5 authentication failures require a power-cycle, it would take
a total of 4005ms ((1ms * 5) + 4000ms) for every 5th authentication attempt. Therefore, the number of
attempts possible in a minute period is limited to only 75 attempts ((60000ms == (1ms * 5 attempts +
4000ms) * 14 times + (1ms * 5 attempts) + 3925).
Therefore, the probability of multiple random attempts to succeed in one minute is 75 / 248, which is
much less than the FIPS 140-2 requirement 1/100,000.
• RSA Signature Verification
The authentication mechanism for FW Loader role is RSA PSS-2048 with SHA256 digital signature
verification, which means a single random attempt, can succeed with the probability of 1/2112.
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Each RSA Signature Verification authentication attempt takes at least 60ms. So the number of
attempts for on minute cannot exceed 1000 ((60*1000)/60). Therefore, the probability of multiple
random attempts to succeed in on minute is 1000/2112, Which is much less than the FIPS 140-2
requirement 1/100,000.
Authentication Mechanism Strength of Mechanism
Password (Min: 6 bytes, Max:
32 bytes) Authentication
- Probability of 1/248 in a single random attempt
- Probability of 75/248 in multiple random attempts in
a minute
RSA Signature Verification - Probability of 1/2112 in a single random attempt
- Probability of 1000/2112 in multiple random
attempts in a minute
Exhibit 12 – Strengths of Authentication Mechanisms
6.3. Services
6.3.1. Authenticated Services
The following table lists roles, services, cryptographic keys, CSPs and Public Keys and the types of
access that are available to each of the authorized roles via the corresponding services:
* Type(s) of Access indicated using “O” marker.
* R: Read; W: Write; G: Generate; Z: Zeroize
Role Service
Cryptographic Keys,
CSPs and Public Keys
Security
Function
Type(s) of Access
R W G Z
Cryptographic
Officer
Initialization
DRBG Internal State Hash_ DRBG
(SHA-256)
O O O
DRBG Seed O O O
DRBG Entropy Input String O O O
CO Password O O
MEK O O
Drive Extended
Status
N/A
N/A
N/A
Admin/User
Authority
Enable/Disable
N/A
N/A
N/A
Lock an LBA Range MEK N/A O
Unlock an LBA
Range
MEK
AES-XTS
O
Configure an LBA
Range
N/A
N/A
N/A
Erase an LBA
Range’s Data
DRBG Internal State Hash_ DRBG
(SHA-256)
O O O
DRBG Seed O O O
DRBG Entropy Input String O O O
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Exhibit 13 – Services Authorized for Roles, Access Rights within Services
6.3.2. Unauthenticated Services
The following table lists the unauthenticated services:
* Type(s) of Access indicated using “O” marker.
* R: Read; W: Write; G: Generate; Z: Zeroize
Unauthenticated
Service
Cryptographic Keys & CSPs
Security
Function
Type(s) of Access
R W G Z
Zeroize
DRBG Internal State Hash_DRBG
(SHA-256)
O
DRBG Seed O
DRBG Entropy Input String O
CO Password O
User Password O
MEK O
Get Random Number
DRBG Internal State Hash_ DRBG
(SHA-256)
O O O
DRBG Seed O O O
DRBG Entropy Input String O O O
IO Command N.A N/A N/A
Get MSID N/A N/A N/A
Show Status N/A N/A N/A
Self-test N/A N/A N/A
Exhibit 14 – Unauthenticated Service, Cryptographic Keys & CSPs and Type(s) of Access.
MEK O O
Change the
Password.
CO Password
N/A
O O
User
Unlock an LBA
Range
MEK
AES-XTS
O
Set User Password User Password O
Lock an LBA Range MEK N/A O
Configure an LBA
Range
N/A
N/A
N/A
FW Loader
Update the
firmware
FW Verification Key
RSA SigVer,
SHA-256
O
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7. Physical security policy
The following physical security mechanisms are implemented in a cryptographic module:
• The Module consists of production-grade components enclosed in an aluminum alloy enclosure,
which is opaque within the visible spectrum. The top panel of the enclosure can be removed by
unscrewing screws. However, the module is sealed with tamper-evident labels in accordance with
FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Physical Security requirements so that tampering is easily detected when the top
and bottom cases are detached.
• 2 tamper-evident labels are applied over both top and bottom cases of the module at the
factory. The tamper-evident labels are not removed and reapplied without tamper evidence.
• The tamper-evident labels are applied by Samsung at Manufacturing.
The following table summarizes the actions required by the Cryptographic Officer Role to ensure
that physical security is maintained:
Physical Security
Mechanisms
Recommended
Frequency of
Inspection/Test
Inspection/Test Guidance Details
Production grade
cases
As often as feasible
Inspect the entire perimeter for cracks,
gouges, lack of screw(s) and other signs of
tampering. Remove from service if
tampering found.
Tamper-evident
Sealing Labels
Inspect the sealing labels for scratches,
gouges, cuts and other signs of tampering.
Remove from service if tampering found.
Exhibit 15 – Inspection/Testing of Physical Security Mechanisms (FIPS 140-2 Table C5)
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Exhibit 16 – Tamper Evident Label Placement
Exhibit 17 – Example of Signs of Tamper
NOTE 5: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd has excluded the following components as per AS01.09:
Items BOM Code Applicable to Hardware Version(s)
Resistor
Capacitor
Capacitor
Clock IC
2007-000972
2203-006885
2203-009659
1205-005956
MZWLJ1T9HBJR-000H9
MZWLJ3T8HBLS-000H9
MZWLJ7T6HALA-000H9
MZWLJ15THALA-000H9
MZWLJ1T9HBJR-00AH9
MZWLJ3T8HBLS-00AH9
MZWLJ7T6HALA-00AH9
MZWLJ15THALA-00AH9
The components do not process any CSPs, Plaintext data, or other information that if misused could
lead to compromise.
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8. Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC)
The cryptographic module conforms to the EMI/EMC requirements specified by 47 Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators, Digital Devices, Class B.
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9. Mitigation of Other Attacks Policy
The cryptographic module has not been designed to mitigate any specific attacks beyond the scope
of FIPS 140-2.
Other
Attacks
Mitigation
Mechanism
Specific
Limitations
N/A N/A N/A
Exhibit 18 - Mitigation of Other Attacks
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10.Security rules
The following specifies the security rules under which the cryptographic module shall operate in
accordance with FIPS 140-2:
• The cryptographic module operates always in FIPS Mode once shipped from the vendor's
manufacturing site.
• The steps necessary for the secure installation, initialization and start-up of the cryptographic
module as per FIPS 140-2 VE10.03.01 are as follows:
10.1. Secure Installation
• [Step1] User should examine the tamper evidence
- Inspect the entire perimeter for cracks, gouges, lack of screw(s) and other signs of
tampering including the tamper evident sealing label.
- If there is any sign of tampering, do not use the product and contact Samsung.
• [Step2] Identify the firmware version in the device
- Confirm that the firmware version is equivalent to the version(s) listed in this document
via NVM express Identify Controller command.
• [Step3] Take the drive’s ownership
- Disable Admin SP’s Admin1 authority
- Change SID’s PIN by setting a new PIN
- Activate the Locking SP by using the Activate method.
- Change LockingSP Admin1~4’s PIN by setting a new PIN.
- Configure the Locking Global Range by setting ReadLockEnabled and WriteLockEnabled
columns to True.
- Don’t change LockOnReset column in Locking Table so that the drive always gets locked
after a power cycle
• [Step4] Periodically examine the tamper evidence
- If there is any sign of tampering, stop using the product to avoid a potential security
hazard or information leakage.
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10.2. Operational description of Module
• The cryptographic module shall maintain logical separation of data input, data output, control
input, status output, and power.
• The cryptographic module shall not output CSPs in any form.
• The cryptographic module shall use the Approved DRBG for generating all cryptographic keys.
• The cryptographic module shall enforce role-based authentication for security relevant
services.
• The cryptographic module shall enforce a limited operational environment by the secure
firmware load test using RSA PSS-2048 with SHA-256.
• The cryptographic module shall provide a production-grade, opaque, and tamper-evident
cryptographic boundary.
• The Cryptographic module enters the error state upon failure of Self-tests. most commands
except for supported command from the Host (General Purpose Computer (GPC) outside the
cryptographic boundary) are rejected in the error state and the IO command returns
Namespace Not Ready (SC=0x82, SCT=0x0), the other commands return Internal Error (SC=0x6,
SCT=0x0) defined in NVMe specification via the status output. Cryptographic services and data
output are explicitly inhibited when in the error state. When module fails FW Integrity checks
performed by Mask ROM, the module will fail to boot; module will not service any requests or
provide any status output (module hangs).
• The cryptographic module satisfies the requirements of FIPS 140-2 IG A.9 (i.e. key_1 ≠ key_2)
• The module generates at a minimum 256 bits of entropy for use in key generation.
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10.3. Power-on Self-Tests
Algorithm Test
AES ECB Encrypt KAT and Decrypt KAT for AES-256-ECB at power-on
AES XTS Encrypt KAT and Decrypt KAT for AES-256-XTS at power-on
SHS KAT for SHA-256 at power-on
RSA RSA PSS-2048 SHA-256 Signature Verification KAT at power-on
DRBG
KAT for Hash_DRBG (SHA-256) at power-on
As described in the SP 800-90A Section 11.3 Health Test,
Testing on the instantiate function, generate function, and
reseed function
Exhibit 19 – Power-on Self-tests.
• F/W integrity check
- F/W integrity check is performed by using 428-bit error detection at power-on
- Firmware integrity check is also performed using RSA PSS-2048 SHA-256 signature
verification at power-on
• Conditional Self-tests
- Pairwise consistency: N/A
- Bypass Test: N/A
- Manual key entry test: N/A
- F/W load test
: F/W load test is performed by using RSA algorithm with PSS-2048 and SHA-256
- Continuous random number generator test on Approved DRBG
- Continuous random number generator test on NDRNG