Bug ID 1127481: FIPS HSM password length issue

Last Modified: Mar 30, 2024

Affected Product(s):
BIG-IP LTM(all modules)

Opened: Jul 19, 2022

Severity: 3-Major

Symptoms

Unable to initialize the FIPS HSM if the SO password is set to more than 14 characters.

Impact

Cannot initialize the FIPS HSM and use the FIPS card.

Conditions

This is specific to FIPS HSM platforms only. It is observed during FIPS card initialization.

Workaround

Set the SO password with 14 characters or below.

Fix Information

None

Behavior Change

Guides & references

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