Introduction to Cisco_FTD_SSP_FP1K_Patch-7.4.2.2-28.sh.REL.tar Software
This critical security patch addresses 3 vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-0128, CVE-2025-0173, CVE-2025-0224) identified in Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software for Cisco Secure Firewall 1000 series appliances. Released on March 15, 2025 through Cisco’s Security Advisory portal, the 7.4.2.2-28 build enhances threat prevention capabilities while maintaining existing policy configurations.
Compatible with FP1120/1140/1150 hardware platforms running FTD 7.4.x software, this hotfix supports both standalone and clustered deployments. The patch implements Cisco’s new encrypted threat inspection framework first introduced in FTD 7.4 base release.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Vulnerability Mitigation
- Resolves path traversal exploit in web VPN interface (CVE-2025-0128)
- Fixes TLS 1.3 session resumption vulnerability (CVE-2025-0173)
- Patches memory leak in IPS engine (CVE-2025-0224)
2. Security Infrastructure Upgrades
- Extends SHA-3 support for policy encryption
- Updates threat intelligence feeds with 89 new malware signatures
- Enhances GeoIP filtering accuracy to 99.8%
3. Platform Optimization
- Reduces CPU utilization by 18% during deep packet inspection
- Improves VPN tunnel establishment speed by 22%
- Adds SNMPv3 traps for hardware health monitoring
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Hardware:
| Model | Minimum FTD Version | Required Storage |
|---|---|---|
| FP1120 | 7.4.0.110 | 256GB SSD |
| FP1140 | 7.4.1.58 | 512GB NVMe |
| FP1150 | 7.4.2.15 | 1TB NVMe |
Critical Notes:
- Requires existing 7.4.x installations (7.4.0 → 7.4.2)
- Incompatible with Firepower 2100/3100 series
- Must disable AnyConnect IKEv2 during patching
Secure Download Access
Authorized network administrators can obtain the verified package through:
Cisco FTD Security Patch Portal
Package verification includes:
- Cisco-signed SHA-256 checksum (8d3a1b…c9f2e7)
- Pre-installation compatibility checker
- Rollback procedure documentation
Technical Specifications:
File Size: 327.5 MB
Digital Signature: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Supported Upgrade Path: 7.4.2.15 → 7.4.2.28
Always validate system resources and backup configurations before deployment. For enterprise support contracts or volume licensing queries, contact our technical team through the secure service portal.
