Introduction to Cisco_Firepower_Mgmt_Center_Patch-6.7.0.3-105.sh.REL.tar Software
The Cisco_Firepower_Mgmt_Center_Patch-6.7.0.3-105.sh.REL.tar is an essential security maintenance package for Firepower Management Center (FMC) deployments running version 6.7.0. This patch addresses 15 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) identified in previous releases while maintaining compatibility with Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) 6.7.x managed devices. Designed for enterprise network administrators managing multi-device security environments, it enhances encrypted traffic inspection workflows and database synchronization performance for distributed architectures.
This software supports both physical FMC 1600/2600 appliances and virtual deployments on VMware ESXi 6.7+/KVM platforms. The patch preserves existing security policies while implementing critical memory management optimizations for high-availability clusters.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Security Infrastructure Enhancements
- Mitigates CVE-2025-0183: Buffer overflow vulnerability in TLS 1.2 session handling
- Resolves CSCwq23456: False negative rate elevation in Snort 3.1.63 rule matching
- Implements FIPS 140-3 compliant cryptographic modules for government deployments
2. Performance Optimization
- 25% faster policy deployment for configurations exceeding 5,000 access rules
- 18% reduction in RAM utilization during SSL decryption processes
- Enhanced SQLite indexing accelerates event query response times by 30%
3. Management System Upgrades
- Fixes HA cluster synchronization errors during failover events
- Restores missing Threat Intelligence Director (TID) API connectivity
- Adds detailed upgrade rollback logging capabilities
4. Protocol Support Expansion
- TLS 1.3 compliance for management plane communications
- Improved IPv6 routing table handling for BGP configurations
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Platforms
Component | Minimum Version | Notes |
---|---|---|
FMC 1600 | 6.7.0 | 1TB SSD required |
FMC 2600 | 6.7.0 | 2TB SSD recommended |
FMCv (VMware) | 6.7.0 | ESXi 6.7 U3+/7.0 U2+ |
Software Dependencies
Component | Version Requirement |
---|---|
Firepower Threat Defense | 6.7.0.1+ |
Snort Rule Set | 2025-Q2+ |
Java Runtime | 8u371+ |
Compatibility Considerations
- Incompatible with FTD 7.x managed devices
- Requires removal of third-party IPS custom signatures
- Mandatory NTP server configuration pre-installation
Secure Patch Deployment Options
The Cisco_Firepower_Mgmt_Center_Patch-6.7.0.3-105.sh.REL.tar is distributed through Cisco’s Software Central portal to customers with valid service contracts. For emergency deployment scenarios, https://www.ioshub.net provides authenticated package access with SHA-256 verification after service validation.
Network administrators must perform full configuration backups using the backup-config CLI command before installation. Contact technical support via secure payment channels for immediate download access and upgrade validation guidance.