Dell BSAFE™ Crypto-J 6.3.1 Release Advisory

Summary: Dell BSAFE Crypto-J 6.3.1 is now generally available, integrating Dell BSAFE Java Crypto Module 6.3 FIPS 140-2 provider.

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Initially announced on May 15, 2025

Announcement

The Dell BSAFE Product Team announces the release and general availability of Dell BSAFE Crypto-J 6.3.1. This release embeds the Dell BSAFE Java Crypto Module 6.3 as its underlying FIPS 140-2 provider. 

Crypto-J 6.3.1 is a service release that includes, but is not limited to, the following changes:

  • Addresses a Medium security vulnerability. For more information, see DSA-2025-100: Dell BSAFE™ Crypto-J Security Update
  • Addresses an issue with Extended Master Secret Extension when the SunJSSE provider is used.
  • Certificates with explicit curve parameters are rejected by default.
  • Added support for DES and DESede AlgorithmParameters.

Only customers with active BSAFE Crypto-J maintenance contracts can receive details about the vulnerability. Public disclosure of the vulnerability details will be shared later.

For additional documentation, downloads, and more, see How To Request a Dell BSAFE product download

Reminders:

  • Crypto-J 6.3.1 reaches End Of Life / End Of Service Life in February 2026, as per the Dell BSAFE™ Product Version Lifecycle

  • Crypto-J 6.3 FIPS JCM FIPS 140-2 certificate sunset date is February 16, 2026, and will be moved to CMVP's Historical list. 

Affected Products

BSAFE Crypto-J
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Article Number: 000321644
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 15 May 2025
Version:  1
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