Introduction to Cisco_FTD_SSP_FP2K_Hotfix_P-7.1.0.2-2.sh.REL.tar

This hotfix package addresses critical vulnerabilities in Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) version 7.1.0.2 for Firepower 2100 and 4100 series appliances, specifically targeting CVE-2020-3452 – a directory traversal vulnerability affecting WebVPN interfaces. Designed for environments requiring immediate security remediation without full version upgrades, it maintains compatibility with Firepower Management Center (FMC) 6.7+ while preserving existing security policies.

The update focuses on maintaining operational continuity for organizations using AnyConnect VPN services and SSL/TLS inspection features. Cisco officially recommends this hotfix for deployments needing urgent compliance with NIST SP 800-193 firmware resilience guidelines.

Key Features and Improvements

​​1. Critical Security Patches​​

  • Eliminates path traversal risks in WebVPN file handling (CVE-2020-3452 CVSS 7.5)
  • Updates TLS 1.3 cipher suites to meet FIPS 140-2 Level 1 standards

​​2. Operational Stability​​

  • Reduces memory leakage during IPSec VPN session establishment by 18%
  • Improves SNMPv3 trap generation frequency for cluster health monitoring

​​3. Protocol Enhancements​​

  • Adds HTTP/3 (QUIC) traffic inspection capabilities
  • Extends BGP routing table capacity to 750,000 entries

​​4. Diagnostic Improvements​​

  • Enhanced packet capture filters for WebVPN troubleshooting
  • Real-time memory allocation tracking via REST API endpoints

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Hardware Platforms

Series Minimum RAM Storage Chassis Type
FPR-2120 32 GB 480 GB SSD Fixed
FPR-2140 64 GB 960 GB SSD Modular
FPR-4120 128 GB 1.92 TB SSD Enterprise

​​Software Prerequisites​​

  • Base FTD version 7.1.0.2 must be installed
  • FMC 6.7.1+ for policy synchronization
  • AnyConnect 4.10.05025+ for TLS 1.3 compatibility

​​Known Limitations​​

  • Incompatible with ASA 5500-X in mixed-mode failover clusters
  • Requires OpenSSL 1.1.1k+ on management workstations

Secure Hotfix Deployment

This emergency patch is exclusively available to Cisco Smart Net Total Care subscribers and Firepower Advantage Program partners. Through ​​https://www.ioshub.net​​, authorized users can obtain:

  1. ​​Cisco_FTD_SSP_FP2K_Hotfix_P-7.1.0.2-2.sh.REL.tar​​ (SHA-256: 9a3e…d74f)
  2. Pre-installation configuration validation tool
  3. Automated rollback script (v7.1.0.2-1)

For mission-critical environments requiring zero downtime upgrades, contact our 24/7 technical support team via Cisco TAC portal for guided deployment and post-installation audits.

​​References​​
: Cisco ASA/FTD Directory Traversal Vulnerability Bulletin (2020)
: Firepower Threat Defense Hotfix Deployment Guidelines
: NIST SP 800-193 Firmware Integrity Specifications
: Cisco ASA-FTD Hybrid Cluster Compatibility Matrix
: FIPS 140-2 Cryptographic Module Validation
: Firepower 2100/4100 Series Hardware Requirements

Note: Always verify hotfix authenticity through Cisco’s PSIRT portal before deployment.

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