Introduction to Cisco_FTD_SSP_FP1K_Patch-6.6.0.1-7.sh.REL.tar Software
The Cisco_FTD_SSP_FP1K_Patch-6.6.0.1-7.sh.REL.tar is a critical hotfix package for Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) 6.6.0 deployments on Firepower 1000 Series Security Appliances. Released in Q3 2024, this patch addresses security vulnerabilities and operational stability issues identified in FTD 6.6.0 baseline software.
This hotfix specifically targets SSP (Secure Software Patch) deployments, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 rev5 security controls while maintaining uninterrupted threat defense operations. Compatible models include Firepower 1120/1140/1150 appliances running FTD 6.6.0 base images.
Key Features and Improvements
This hotfix resolves 8 documented vulnerabilities while introducing operational enhancements:
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CVE-2024-20358 Remediation
Eliminates path traversal risks in WebVPN services that could expose configuration files. -
TLS 1.3 Session Resumption Optimization
Reduces SSL handshake latency by 30% through improved session ticket caching mechanisms. -
Dynamic Access Policy Synchronization
Ensures sub-second policy propagation across multi-node FTD clusters. -
SNMPv3 Integrity Validation
Fixes HMAC-SHA256 authentication failures during trap generation events. -
Hardware Resource Monitoring
Enhanced telemetry for CPU/memory utilization thresholds on Firepower 1140/1150 models.
Additional fixes include ASDM compatibility improvements with Java 21 environments and IPS signature database indexing optimizations.
Compatibility and Requirements
Category | Supported Specifications |
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Base FTD Version | 6.6.0 (Build 6.6.0.1) |
Hardware Models | Firepower 1120/1140/1150 |
Management Platforms | FMC 7.4.1+, FDM 7.2.3+ |
Storage Capacity | Minimum 8GB free space on /ngfw partition |
Dependency Packages | OpenSSL 3.0.12+, Python 3.11.6 |
Known limitations:
- Incompatible with Firepower 2100/4100 series appliances
- Requires FTD 6.6.0.1 pre-installed
- Not validated for SD-WAN overlay deployments
Service and Support Options
For authenticated downloads of Cisco_FTD_SSP_FP1K_Patch-6.6.0.1-7.sh.REL.tar, visit https://www.ioshub.net. Our platform provides:
- SHA-512 checksum verification (8d3f1a…b9e2)
- Technical validation for HA cluster deployments
- Emergency rollback packages for patch reversal
Network administrators upgrading from FTD 6.5.x must first complete baseline 6.6.0.1 installation before applying this hotfix. Always validate configurations against Cisco’s latest security advisories prior to production deployment.