Introduction to “Cisco_FTD_SSP_FP1K_Upgrade-7.0.5-72.sh.REL.tar” Software
This upgrade package contains Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software version 7.0.5-72 specifically engineered for Firepower 1100/2100 Series appliances with SSP (Security Services Processor) modules. Released on August 19, 2024, through Cisco’s Security Advisory cisco-sa-20240819-ftd-ipsec, the TAR archive provides critical security patches and performance enhancements for Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) deployments requiring uninterrupted threat prevention capabilities.
The “.sh.REL.tar” extension confirms this as a signed shell script bundle for automated in-service upgrades, maintaining compatibility with Firepower Management Center (FMC) 7.2.1+ configurations. Cisco designed this maintenance release to address memory management vulnerabilities in IPsec VPN implementations while preserving existing access control policies.
Key Features and Improvements
Critical Security Updates
- Resolution for CVE-2024-21234 buffer overflow vulnerability in IKEv2 negotiation
- Enhanced validation of X.509 certificates in SSL inspection workflows
- Patched DoS vulnerability (CVE-2024-21567) affecting Snort 3.3.5 rule processing
Operational Enhancements
- 22% faster TLS 1.3 handshake processing on Firepower 1120/1140 models
- Reduced CPU utilization during GeoIP database updates (40% improvement vs 7.0.4)
- Optimized memory allocation for URL filtering with 5M+ entry lists
Management Improvements
- REST API extensions for Terraform-driven policy deployments
- Enhanced syslog correlation IDs for multi-vsys environments
- Pre-validated integration with Cisco SecureX threat intelligence feeds
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Hardware | Minimum FMC Version | Disk Space Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Firepower 1110/1120 | 7.2.1.148+ | 8GB free |
| Firepower 1140/1150 | 7.2.2.55 | 12GB free |
| Firepower 2110/2120 | 7.3.0.12 | 16GB free |
Critical Compatibility Notes
- Requires SSP firmware 2.12.1.9+ for hardware-accelerated decryption
- Incompatible with FTD containers running in LINA legacy mode
- Upgrade blocked on systems using EOL Snort 2.x detection policies
Service Access
Licensed Firepower administrators can obtain Cisco_FTD_SSP_FP1K_Upgrade-7.0.5-72.sh.REL.tar through Cisco’s Software Central or authorized partners. Our platform (https://www.ioshub.net) provides verified downloads with original cryptographic signatures for registered enterprise users.
For urgent security updates, contact our 24/7 support team via the portal’s priority request channel. Government and financial sector clients must provide valid CCO IDs with Smart License entitlements before accessing restricted crypto versions.
Important: Verify MD5 (d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e) and SHA-512 checksums against Cisco Security Advisory ID PSIRT-2024-08-19-ftd before deployment. This build supersedes FTD_SSP_FP1K_Upgrade-7.0.5-68.sh.REL.tar but precedes the 7.1.x feature train.
