Using OpenSSL 3.0.x with OpenSSL 3.0.9 FIPS module if x < 9

[kulkarniamit]

According to README-FIPS.md,
"Download and build the latest release of OpenSSL - We use OpenSSL 3.1.0 here, (but you could also use the latest 3.0.X)"

So, latest releases of 3.x or 3.0.x can be used with 3.0.9 FIPS provider.

Can we also use 3.0.9 FIPS provider with a lower version of OpenSSL 3.0.x?
For example: Can we use OpenSSL 3.0.1 binary and static libaries with fips.so from OpenSSL 3.0.9?

NOTE: I don't plan to use old versions of 3.0.x but trying to understand the compatibility.

[t-j-h]

The ABI is deliberately set so any 3.x fips module works with any 3.x.y in general.

[kulkarniamit]

Thank you for clarifying that 👍🏼