Introduction to anyconnect-linux64-4.10.07061-webdeploy-k9.pkg
This web deployment package contains Cisco’s AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.10.07061 for 64-bit Linux systems, designed for enterprise-grade remote access VPN solutions. As part of Cisco’s Secure Client portfolio, it enables encrypted connectivity to corporate networks while enforcing endpoint compliance policies through integration with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
The software supports:
- Ubuntu 22.04/20.04 LTS
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.x/9.x
- CentOS Stream 9 environments
Released in Q3 2023 as a maintenance update, this version specifically addresses TLS session resumption vulnerabilities while maintaining backward compatibility with ASA 5500-X series firewalls running 9.16(4)+ firmware.
Key Technical Enhancements
1. Security Framework Upgrades
- Patches 3 CVEs from prior versions including:
- DTLSv1.0 downgrade vulnerability (CVE-2023-20186)
- OpenSSL 3.0.11 compatibility fixes
- Memory leak in IPv6 dual-stack implementations
2. Performance Optimization
- 18% faster VPN tunnel establishment on systems with ≥16GB RAM
- Reduced CPU utilization during AES-GCM 256 encryption tasks
- Improved handling of 10,000+ concurrent connections on EPYC processors
3. Management Improvements
- Enhanced SAML 2.0 identity provider integrations
- Automated certificate rotation via SCEP protocol
- Native support for systemd-based service management
Compatibility Specifications
Supported Linux Distributions
OS | Kernel Version | GLIBC Requirement |
---|---|---|
Ubuntu 22.04 | 5.15+ | 2.35+ |
RHEL 9 | 5.14+ | 2.34+ |
CentOS Stream 9 | 5.14+ | 2.34+ |
Debian 11 | 5.10+ | 2.31+ |
Hardware Requirements
Component | Minimum | Recommended |
---|---|---|
CPU | x86_64 (AMD64) | 2.4GHz 4-core+ |
RAM | 4GB | 16GB |
Storage | 500MB | 2GB SSD |
Critical Dependencies:
- OpenSSL 3.0.8+
- NetworkManager 1.42.4+
- systemd 250+
Incompatibility Notice: This build doesn’t support 32-bit architectures or legacy VPN protocols like PPTP.
Software Acquisition Process
Authorized network administrators can obtain the package through:
-
Cisco SecureX Portal
Requires valid Smart Licensing account with VPN Client entitlement -
Enterprise Software Repositories
Available for organizations with Cisco Enterprise Agreement (EA) -
Verified Third-Party Distributors
Platforms like IOSHub provide SHA-256 validated packages for entities without direct Cisco contracts, offering:- GPG signature verification files
- Historical version archives (4.9.x – 4.10.x)
- Compatibility matrices
This technical overview synthesizes specifications from Cisco’s 2023 Secure Client Administration Guide and AnyConnect 4.10.x Release Notes. Always verify package integrity using Cisco’s published checksums before deployment.