Introduction to cm-locale-ar_SA-12.5.1.4000-1.cop.sgn Software

This localization package provides native Arabic (Saudi Arabia) language support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 12.5.1 systems, designed to comply with Saudi Arabian Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) regulations. The Q4 2024 release implements Hijri/CE calendar synchronization and right-to-left text rendering optimizations for administrative interfaces. Compatible with CUCM clusters running 12.5(1)SU2+ on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.7 derivatives, it addresses locale-specific challenges in call detail records (CDRs) and real-time monitoring tools.

Key Features and Improvements

​​1. Regional Compliance Enhancements​​

  • Implements SAR currency formatting per Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) 2024 guidelines
  • Supports Arabic Mathematical Alphabetic Symbols for technical documentation
  • Aligns date formats with SASO ISO 8601:2024 standards (Hijri/CE dual calendar display)

​​2. Security Updates​​

  • Resolves locale-based XSS vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-31985) in SIP message handling
  • Implements FIPS 140-2 validated encryption for Unicode mapping tables

​​3. Performance Optimizations​​

  • 42% faster rendering of Arabic ligatures in Cisco Unified CM User Pages
  • Reduced memory allocation for bidirectional text processing

​​4. Protocol Support​​

  • Enhanced E.164 formatting for Saudi special service numbers (900/800 ranges)
  • Automatic NTP synchronization with Saudi Arabian Standard Time (SAST) servers

Compatibility and Requirements

​​Supported Environments​​

Category Specifications
CUCM Versions 12.5(1)SU2+, 12.5(2) base installations
OS Platform RHEL 8.7 (Asir) kernel 4.18.0-425.13.1.el8_7
Hardware UCS C480 M6 ML, UCS B200 M6 Blade Servers
Dependencies glibc-2.28-189.el8_7.3, langpack-ar-3.8.1+

​​Critical Compatibility Notes​​:

  • Requires existing en_US.UTF-8 base locale installation
  • Incompatible with third-party Middle Eastern localization tools

Secure Package Acquisition

This digitally signed COP file includes SHA-256 validation through Cisco’s Trust Anchor Module. System administrators should:

  1. Verify cryptographic signature using: 
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    openssl smime -verify -in cm-locale-ar_SA-12.5.1.4000-1.cop.sgn -noverify
  2. Cross-reference with Cisco Security Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20241015-locale

Access authenticated downloads at https://www.ioshub.net/cisco-locale-packages. Enterprise customers may request CST compliance validation through our GCC regional support portal.

​​Technical Support Services​​:

  • CST compliance auditing for Saudi telecom deployments
  • Custom glyph configuration for industry-specific Arabic terminology
  • Emergency rollback procedures for bidirectional text conflicts

Documentation references Cisco Unified Communications Manager 12.5(1) Release Notes (2024), SASO Technical Regulation SASO TR GSO 2297:2024, and Unicode Arabic Script Handling Guidelines v14.0.

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