Introduction to Cisco_Secure_FW_Mgmt_Center_Upgrade-7.4.2-172.sh.REL.tar Software
This upgrade package contains Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) version 7.4.2-172, designed for centralized policy management of Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) devices in enterprise networks. As a critical maintenance release, it addresses CVE-2025-0147 vulnerability while introducing enhanced encrypted traffic analysis through Cisco’s Encrypted Visibility Engine (EVE). Compatible with VMware ESXi 6.7U3+/7.0U2+/8.0 environments, this build supports both new deployments and upgrades from FMC 7.0.x configurations.
Key Features and Improvements
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Security Enhancements
- Patched REST API authentication bypass vulnerability (CSCwx45632)
- Implemented TLS 1.3 with FIPS 140-3 compliance for device communications
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Encrypted Traffic Analysis
- EVE engine detects 38% more application types in encrypted streams without decryption
- Enhanced malware detection in SSL/TLS tunnels through behavioral analysis
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Management Optimizations
- 25% faster policy deployment to device groups >50 units
- Automated configuration drift detection with rollback capabilities
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Cloud Integration
- Native support for AWS Transit Gateway attachments
- Synchronized threat intelligence with Cisco SecureX platform
Compatibility and Requirements
| Component | Supported Specifications |
|---|---|
| FTD Devices | Firepower 4100/9300 (FTD 7.2.1+), FTDv on AWS/Azure (7.3+) |
| VMware Versions | ESXi 6.7 U3+, 7.0 U2+, 8.0 Base |
| vCPU/RAM | 16 vCPU / 64GB RAM (Minimum) |
| Storage | 500GB Thin-Provisioned Disk |
Administrators must upgrade FMC to 7.4.2-172 before managing FTD devices running 7.4.x releases. Incompatible with NSX-T 3.2 security policies and vSphere Distributed Switch 6.5 configurations.
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