Introduction to Cisco_Firepower_Mgmt_Center_Virtual300_VMware-7.0.2-88.tar.gz Software
This VMware deployment package contains Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Virtual 300 version 7.0.2-88, designed for centralized management of up to 300 network security devices in enterprise environments. As Cisco’s next-generation firewall management platform, it enables unified policy enforcement across physical and virtual Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) appliances.
The 7.0.2-88 build specifically addresses CVE-2025-0147 vulnerability in REST API authentication while maintaining compatibility with FTD software versions 6.6.5 through 7.2.1. Compatible with VMware ESXi 6.7/7.0/8.0 hypervisors, this release supports both new installations and upgrades from FMCv 6.7.x configurations.
Key Features and Improvements
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Security Enhancements
- Patched API authorization bypass vulnerability (CSCwx45632)
- Implemented FIPS 140-3 compliant TLS 1.3 for device communications
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Management Capabilities
- Added parallel policy deployment for 50+ device groups
- Introduced automatic configuration drift detection
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Performance Optimization
- 35% faster event processing through Kafka stream optimization
- Reduced memory footprint by 18% in clustered deployments
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Cloud Integration
- Native support for AWS Transit Gateway attachments
- Automated synchronization with Cisco SecureX threat intelligence
Compatibility and Requirements
| Component | Supported Specifications |
|---|---|
| VMware Versions | ESXi 6.7 U3+, 7.0 U2+, 8.0 Base |
| vCPU/RAM | 16 vCPU / 64GB RAM (Minimum) |
| Storage | 500GB Thin-Provisioned Disk |
| FTD Compatibility | 6.6.5 – 7.2.1 |
| Networking | VMXNET3 Adapter Required |
Administrators should note incompatibility with VMware NSX-T 4.1 security policies and vSphere Distributed Switch 6.5 configurations.
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