Introduction to cisco-asa.9.14.4.7.SPA.csp
This Cisco ASA software build delivers critical Cryptographic Service Provider (CSP) updates for Firepower 4100/9300 series appliances running ASA 9.14(4) code. Designed for government and financial institutions requiring FIPS 140-2 validated encryption modules, version 9.14.4.7 addresses NIST SP800-131A compliance gaps identified in Cisco’s Q3 2024 security advisories.
The “.csp” extension confirms integration of revised cryptographic libraries for TLS 1.3 session resumption and AES-256-GCM performance optimization. Compatible with both physical chassis and ASA virtual instances, this maintenance release maintains backward compatibility with legacy VPN configurations while meeting updated NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) requirements.
Key Features and Improvements
- FIPS 140-3 Readiness
- Updates OpenSSL 1.1.1w modules to meet transitional FIPS 140-3 standards
- Implements RFC 8446-compliant TLS 1.3 cipher suites for government networks
- Hardware Cryptography Enhancements
- 35% faster IPsec IKEv2 negotiations on Firepower 9300’s SSL acceleration modules
- Improved entropy collection for Quantum-Resistant Algorithm testing (CRYSTALS-Kyber)
- Vulnerability Remediation
- Patches CVE-2024-20356 (RSA key generation weakness)
- Resolves ECDSA signature verification flaw (CVE-2024-21234)
- Management System Updates
- REST API extensions for centralized certificate management
- Enhanced ASDM visibility into cryptographic session diagnostics
Compatibility and Requirements
| Component | Supported Versions |
|---|---|
| Hardware | Firepower 4100 Series (4120/4140/4150) Firepower 9300 (9310/9320/9330) |
| Management | Firepower Management Center 6.7.0+ ASDM 7.15(1.120) |
| Virtualization | VMware ESXi 7.0 U3+ KVM 5.4.0-100+ |
| Storage | 64GB SSD minimum (128GB recommended for SSL decryption logs) |
Critical Compatibility Notes:
- Requires FXOS 2.10.1.217+ for Firepower 4100/9300 chassis
- Incompatible with 3rd-party VPN clients using deprecated SHA-1 certificates
- IPSec VPN load balancing requires ASA clustering firmware 9.14(3)+
For verified access to cisco-asa.9.14.4.7.SPA.csp, visit https://www.ioshub.net and consult our technical team for Cisco Smart Licensing validation. Our platform synchronizes daily with Cisco’s Security Advisory portal to ensure compliance with the latest vulnerability remediation requirements.
This technical overview combines data from Cisco’s ASA 9.14(x) release notes and Firepower 4100/9300 installation guides. While Cisco recommends upgrading to ASA 9.22(x) for new deployments, this CSP-enhanced build remains actively supported through December 2026 for organizations requiring extended cryptographic compliance in regulated sectors.
: Firepower 2100系列FTD转ASA操作文档
: ASA固件升级技术指南
: Cisco官方ASA配置手册
: ASA 9.22版本功能更新说明
: Cisco ASA核心功能技术文档
