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Overview of Linux kernels with NTG.1- or DRG.3-compliant random number generator /dev/random As of: January 2024

Date 31.01.2024

Within the scope of this analysis it is being checked in particular if /dev/random fulfills the requirements ofthe functionality class NTG.1 or DRG.3 according to [AIS 20/31]. Some assumptions are made regarding the configuration of the Linux kernel and the underlying platform (see chapter Notes). The reports are availableon the BSI website [LRNG1, LRNG2].