Luna HSM Firmware 7.7.1
Luna HSM firmware 7.7.1 was released in April 2021 for Luna Network HSM 7 only. It was included in the secure package update for Luna Network HSM 7 appliances (see Luna Appliance Software 7.7.1). It includes bug fixes and updated FIPS compliance requirements.
>Download Luna Network HSM 7 Appliance Software 7.7.1 (includes firmware update to Luna HSM Firmware 7.7.1)
Refer to NIST certificate #4090 for FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification:
https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/Certificate/4090
This release is certified under the Common Criteria standard (also requires Luna HSM Bootloader 1.1.5 Patch). The certificates are posted here:
>https://www.commoncriteriaportal.org/files/epfiles/CC-20-195307.pdf
>CC Certificate -- Thales Luna K7 HSM
New Features and Enhancements
Luna HSM firmware 7.7.1 includes the following new features and enhancements:
Set FIPS Mode by Application Partition
Application partitions on HSMs using Luna HSM firmware 7.7.1 can set FIPS mode independently of other partitions on the same HSM, using the new partition policy 43: Allow non-FIPS algorithms. With HSM policy 12 set to OFF, FIPS mode is still enforced on all partitions on the HSM.
Refer to HSM Capabilities and Policies and Partition Capabilities and Policies.
Updated Bootloader
The bootloader 1.1.5, when contained in an HSM release, or when added by patch, provides important security updates. It does not affect the Common Criteria validated status of the HSM, as indicated by the report at the following link
MaintenanceReport (commoncriteriaportal.org)
Valid Update Paths
You can update the Luna HSM firmware to version 7.7.1 from the following previous versions:
>7.0.1, 7.0.2, 7.0.3, 7.1.0, 7.2.0, 7.3.0, 7.3.3, 7.4.0, 7.4.1, 7.4.2, 7.7.0
Advisory Notes
This section highlights important issues you should be aware of before deploying HSM firmware 7.7.1.
RSA Keygen Mechanism Remapping on Luna 7.7.1 or Newer Partitions Requires Minimum Luna HSM Client 10.4.0
Luna HSM Firmware 7.7.1 or newer partitions that have been individually set to FIPS mode using the new partition policy 43 require Luna HSM Client 10.4.0 or newer to automatically remap older RSA mechanisms as described in RSA Mechanism Remap for FIPS Compliance.
Special Considerations for Luna HSM Firmware 7.7.0 and Newer
Luna HSM Firmware 7.7.0 introduces new capabilities, features, and other significant changes that affect the operation of the HSM. Due to some of these changes, you must be aware of some special considerations before updating to Luna HSM Firmware 7.7.0 or newer. For more information, refer to Special Considerations for Luna HSM Firmware 7.7.0 and Newer before proceeding with the update.
3DES Usage Counter
For Luna HSM Firmware 7.7.0 and newer, triple-DES keys have a usage counter that limits each key instance to encrypting a maximum of 2^16 8-byte blocks of data when the HSM is in FIPS mode (HSM policy 12: Allow non-FIPS algorithms is set to 0). When the counter runs out for a key instance, that key instance can no longer be used for encryption or wrapping or deriving or signing, but can still be used for decrypting and unwrapping and verifying pre-existing objects.
The CKA_BYTES_REMAINING attribute is available when HSM policy 12: Allow non-FIPS algorithms is set to 0, but cannot be viewed if that policy is set to 1.
The attribute is preserved during backup/restore using a Luna Backup HSM 7; restoring puts the counter back to whatever value it had before backup.
The attribute is not preserved through backup/restore using a Luna Backup HSM G5; restoring sets the counter to like-new state (no usage).
FIPS Changes in Luna HSM Firmware 7.7.0 and Newer
New restrictions have been added to some mechanisms when the HSM or partition is in FIPS approved configuration (HSM policy 12: Allow non-FIPS algorithms or partition policy 43: Allow non-FIPS algorithms set to
Mechanisms not permitted to wrap objects in FIPS mode
The following mechanisms are not permitted to wrap objects in FIPS mode (unwrap operations are permitted):
Mechanisms not permitted to sign data in FIPS mode
The following mechanisms are not permitted to sign data in FIPS mode (verify operations are permitted):
Mechanisms approved for use in FIPS mode
The following mechanisms are now approved for use in FIPS mode:
3DES Usage Counter
The attribute is preserved through backup/restore using a Luna Backup HSM 7; restoring the key restores the counter's setting at the time of backup.
The attribute is not preserved through backup/restore using a Luna Backup HSM G5; restoring the key resets the counter to the maximum.
NOTE This page lists FIPS-related changes made since the last FIPS-validated firmware release. For a comprehensive list of changes across all released versions of the Luna HSM firmware, see Changes to Mechanisms and Operations in FIPS 140 Approved Configuration by Firmware Version. Refer to this section if you are updating from a firmware version that is older than the last FIPS-validated version.
