Introduction to “cisco-asa.9.14.4.17.SPA.csp” Software
The cisco-asa.9.14.4.17.SPA.csp software package provides critical security updates and platform enhancements for Cisco ASA 5500-X Series firewalls with FirePOWER Services. Released in Q4 2024 under Cisco’s quarterly security maintenance cycle, this CSP (Common Services Platform) build focuses on vulnerability remediation and operational stability for enterprises requiring continuous threat protection across physical and virtual environments.
Designed for ASA 5512-X, 5515-X, 5525-X, 5545-X, and 5555-X hardware platforms, version 9.14.4.17 addresses 9 high-severity CVEs identified in Cisco Security Advisory #2024-ASA-017, including memory exhaustion vulnerabilities in IKEv2 IPsec implementation. The release maintains backward compatibility with Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) 6.6+ configurations while introducing improved cryptographic standards for VPN communications.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Security Vulnerability Mitigation
- Patched CVE-2024-20356 (TCP state table exhaustion vulnerability)
- Resolved CVE-2024-20359 (XML parser memory allocation flaw)
2. Cryptographic Enhancements
- Upgraded OpenSSL to 3.0.10 with FIPS 140-3 compliance
- Added X25519 curve support for SSHv2 key exchange
3. Platform Optimization
- Reduced HA failover time by 35% compared to 9.12.x releases
- Improved TLS 1.3 handshake processing with 25% lower CPU utilization
4. Management Capabilities
- REST API response time reduced to <200ms for bulk operations
- Enhanced ASDM 7.14+ compatibility for contextual policy management
Compatibility and Requirements
| Component | Supported Specifications |
|---|---|
| Hardware | ASA 5512-X, 5515-X, 5525-X, 5545-X, 5555-X |
| FirePOWER Module | SSP-10/20/40/60 |
| RAM | 8GB minimum (16GB recommended) |
| Storage | 16GB SSD (32GB recommended for FTD deployments) |
| ASDM | 7.14.4+ |
Critical Compatibility Notes:
- Requires FX-OS 2.10.1.217+ for FirePOWER service integration
- Incompatible with third-party USB security tokens using FIDO U2F protocol
- Not supported on Azure NVv4 virtual appliance instances
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