I've previously been trying to cross compile openssl-fips version 1.2 for my MIPS target, following the guidance in the user's guide, security policy, and this mailing list. I don't see a crossbuild patch for version 1.2.2, nor any instructions in the 1.2.2 documentation. I'm wondering if there is a patch coming in the future, or if cross compilation is now "built in" without the need for a patch, or if cross-compilation is no longer a supported option in version 1.2.2.
I initially was hoping that the crossbuild modifications simply got included in the new version's source by default, removing the need for the additional patch. After examining the fipsld script, I'm fairly certain that is a bad assumption, as version 1.2.2 of the fipsld doesn't include the FIPS_SIG modifications that the 1.2 crossbuild patch contained. I could just try applying the 1.2 patch to the 1.2.2 tarball, but the fact that the crossbuild patch (and instructions for its use) were completely removed from the security policy gave me pause. Coupled with other little caveats I've read about cross compilation on the 'private label' validation website, the new validation rules for 2011, etc. it seemed like I could waste a bunch of my time sticking with the cross compilation strategy. I thought I'd send a query as to the future plans on cross compilation before I go down that road any further. Thanks in advance for any cross compilation information you can provide. -Brian
