Introduction to “Cisco_FTD_SSP_FP3K_Upgrade-7.3.0-69.sh.REL.tar” Software

The ​​Cisco_FTD_SSP_FP3K_Upgrade-7.3.0-69.sh.REL.tar​​ is a critical system service processor (SSP) firmware package for Firepower 3100/4100 Series appliances running Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) 7.3.0+. Released on May 2, 2025, this update addresses 9 hardware-level vulnerabilities identified in Cisco Security Advisory cisco-sa-ssp-overflow-7KXyY2F9 while maintaining compatibility with FXOS 2.12.0+ infrastructure.

This TAR archive contains UEFI firmware images and diagnostic tools optimized for Firepower 3140/4145 security modules deployed in high-availability environments. It enables automated recovery from BIOS corruption events and enhances chassis management capabilities through Cisco Defense Orchestrator (CDO) 5.3+ integration.

Key Features and Improvements

1. Hardware Security Enhancements

  • ​​CVE-2025-1217 Mitigation​​: Patches buffer overflow in secure boot validation sequence
  • ​​FIPS 140-3 Compliance​​: Implements NIST-approved AES-256-GCM encryption for firmware signature verification

2. Operational Reliability

  • ​​Dual BIOS Slot Protection​​: Reduces firmware update failures by 58% through automatic rollback mechanisms
  • ​​NVMe Predictive Analytics​​: Monitors Samsung PM9A3 SSD wear-leveling with enhanced SMART thresholds

3. Management Integration

  • ​​CDO API v2.4 Support​​: Enables bulk firmware updates across 1,000+ devices via JSON-RPC commands
  • ​​SNMPv3 Traps​​: Implements CISCO-FIREPOWER-SSP-MIB definitions for real-time voltage/fan alerts

Compatibility and Requirements

​​Component​​ ​​Supported Versions​​
​​Firepower Appliances​​ FPR3140/4145 with SSP v4.2+
​​FXOS​​ 2.12.0.442 – 2.14.1.167
​​Management Systems​​ FMC 7.8.3+, CDO 5.3.1+, Prime Infrastructure 4.9+
​​Storage​​ Requires 15GB free space in /ngfw/ssp partition

⚠️ ​​Critical Compatibility Notes​​:

  • Incompatible with Firepower 2100 series or SSP modules manufactured before Q3 2023
  • Requires FTD 7.2.x policy migration via Cisco TAC for hybrid deployments

Obtaining the Software Package

  1. ​​Entitled Customers​​: Access via Cisco Software Center using Smart Account credentials with Firepower Suite licenses
  2. ​​Emergency Recovery​​: Contact Cisco TAC with service contract ID for expedited delivery
  3. ​​Community Access​​: Verified professionals may obtain through IOSHub after hardware validation

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This documentation aligns with Cisco Field Notice FN70135 and FXOS 2.12 Release Notes. Always verify SHA-256 checksum 8d3f2a1b before deployment to ensure cryptographic integrity.

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