BCryptGetFipsAlgorithmMode function (bcrypt.h)
The BCryptGetFipsAlgorithmMode function determines whether Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) compliance is enabled.
Syntax
NTSTATUS BCryptGetFipsAlgorithmMode(
[out] BOOLEAN *pfEnabled
);
Parameters
[out] pfEnabled
The address of a BOOLEAN variable that receives zero if FIPS compliance is not enabled, or a nonzero value if FIPS compliance is enabled.
Return value
Returns a status code that indicates the success or failure of the function.
Possible return codes include, but are not limited to, the following.
| Return code | Description |
|---|---|
|
The function was successful. |
|
The pfEnabled parameter is not valid. |
Remarks
BCryptGetFipsAlgorithmMode can be called either from user mode or kernel mode. Kernel mode callers must be executing at PASSIVE_LEVEL IRQL.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows Vista [desktop apps | UWP apps] |
| Minimum supported server | Windows Server 2008 [desktop apps | UWP apps] |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | bcrypt.h |
| Library | Bcrypt.lib |
| DLL | Bcrypt.dll |