Introduction to Cisco_FTD_SSP_Upgrade-7.0.1-84.sh.REL.tar

This critical security update addresses CVE-2020-3452, a directory traversal vulnerability affecting Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software. Designed for Firepower 2100/4100 series appliances, version 7.0.1.84 implements enhanced webvpn configuration protections while maintaining compatibility with NIST SP 800-193 security requirements. The Q3 2025 release supports seamless migration from FTD 6.6.x branches, preserving existing access control policies during installation.

Key Features and Improvements

1. ​​Vulnerability Mitigations​​

• Eliminates webvpn directory traversal risks
• Patches XSS vulnerabilities in management interface

1. ​​Platform Stability​​

• Reduces HA failover time to <12 seconds
• Improves memory management for SSL inspection workflows

1. ​​Compatibility Updates​​

• Supports Firepower Management Center 7.0.4+
• Validated on VMware ESXi 7.0 U3+

Compatibility and Requirements

Cisco_FTD_SSP_Upgrade-7.2.7-500.sh.REL.tar – Firepower 4100 Series FTD v7.2.7.500 Security Update

Introduction to Cisco_FTD_SSP_Upgrade-7.2.7-500.sh.REL.tar

This maintenance release resolves 18 CVEs including critical cluster authentication vulnerabilities, while enhancing TLS 1.3 inspection performance by 40% on Firepower 4140 hardware. The Q4 2025 update supports PCI-DSS 4.0 compliance requirements for encrypted traffic analysis.

Key Enhancements

1. ​​Security Fixes​​

• Addresses control plane authentication bypass risks
• Implements FIPS 140-3 validated cryptography

1. ​​Performance Optimization​​

• Adaptive flow detection (10-100Gbps thresholds)
• SSD endurance monitoring algorithms

1. ​​Platform Support​​

• VMware ESXi 8.0 U2 compatibility
• Azure Stack HCI 22H2 validation

Compatibility Matrix

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