Introduction to asa9-16-4-27-smp-k8.bin Software
The asa9-16-4-27-smp-k8.bin is Cisco’s latest maintenance release for its Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 9.16(x) software series, specifically optimized for symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) hardware architectures. This firmware package delivers critical security patches and functional enhancements for Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Firewalls and Firepower 4100/9300 appliances running ASA services. Cisco officially released this build on April 28, 2025, to address vulnerabilities identified in CVE-2024-20268 and improve cluster management capabilities.
Key supported platforms include:
- ASA 5516-X with SSP-60
- ASA 5525-X with SSP-120
- Firepower 4112 with ASA module
- Firepower 9300 chassis running ASA 9.16(4)
Key Features and Improvements
Security Enhancements
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CVE-2024-20268 Remediation
Patches a critical SNMPv3 denial-of-service vulnerability where malformed packets could trigger device reloads. The update implements packet validation filters for SNMP request handling. -
TLS 1.3 Full Support
Enables native TLS 1.3 protocol support for VPN connections and management interfaces, replacing the previous experimental implementation.
Performance Optimizations
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SMP Load Balancing
Reduces context switching latency by 18% through revised thread scheduling algorithms for multi-core processors. -
Cluster Health Monitoring
Introduces real-time cluster member status tracking with enhanced syslog diagnostics (ASA-6-109025 through ASA-6-109028 event IDs).
Management Upgrades
- REST API Expansion
Adds 12 new API endpoints for firewall policy batch operations and threat feed management.
Compatibility and Requirements
| Category | Supported Specifications |
|---|---|
| Hardware Models | ASA 5500-X Series, Firepower 4100/9300 |
| Memory | 8GB minimum (16GB recommended) |
| ASA OS Version | Requires base 9.16(4) installation |
| Management Tools | Cisco Defense Orchestrator 3.12+, ASDM 7.22+ |
Compatibility Notes
- Not supported on legacy ASA 5505/5510 appliances
- Requires Firepower 4100 FXOS 3.2(1.120) for chassis deployments
Obtain the Software Package
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- SHA-512 checksum validation matching Cisco’s official manifest
- PGP-signed distribution packages
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This technical overview synthesizes information from Cisco’s October 2024 Security Advisory Bundle and ASA 9.16 Release Notes. Always verify digital signatures against Cisco’s public keys before installation.
