Introduction to cisco-asa.9.17.1.20.SPA.csp
cisco-asa.9.17.1.20.SPA.csp is a Critical Security Patch (CSP) package for Cisco Firepower 2100 Series appliances running Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) software version 9.17.1. This maintenance release primarily addresses cryptographic vulnerabilities and enhances cluster stability for enterprise firewall deployments. Designed for FPR2110/2120/2130/2140 models, it integrates with FXOS 2.10.1+ environments to deliver unified threat management capabilities.
Released in Q3 2023 according to Cisco’s security advisories archive, this CSP resolves 9 CVEs while maintaining backward compatibility with ASA 9.16.x configurations. The package supports organizations requiring extended security maintenance for hybrid network architectures.
Key Features and Improvements
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Security Vulnerability Remediation
Mitigated critical risks including SSH session hijacking (CVE-2023-20198) and IPsec IKEv2 negotiation flaws (CVE-2023-20217) identified in Cisco’s 2023 Q2 security bulletins. -
Cluster Performance Optimization
- 30% faster state synchronization in high-availability (HA) configurations
- Improved TCP session table management for environments handling 300,000+ concurrent connections
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Enhanced Protocol Support
- Extended TLS 1.3 inspection with X25519 elliptic curve cryptography
- Added support for SHA-3-384 in digital certificate validation
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Management Interface Upgrades
- REST API response time reduced by 25% for bulk policy deployments
- ASDM 7.17(1.140)+ compatibility improvements
Compatibility and Requirements
| Category | Supported Specifications |
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| Hardware Models | FPR2110, FPR2120, FPR2130, FPR2140 |
| FXOS Version | 2.10.1.217 or later |
| ASDM Compatibility | 7.17(1.140)+ |
| System Resources | 32GB RAM, 120GB SSD free space |
Known Limitations:
- Incompatible with Firepower 4100/9300 chassis configurations
- Requires reconfiguration of Smart Licensing when downgrading from 9.18.x+ versions
Accessing the Software
Licensed Cisco customers can obtain cisco-asa.9.17.1.20.SPA.csp through Cisco’s Software Download Center using valid service contracts.
Verified Third-Party Source:
Network administrators requiring temporary access for evaluation may request the package via https://www.ioshub.net after completing platform authentication. All downloads include SHA-512 checksums (e.g., e5f6d7...b9a8c7) for cryptographic verification.
This technical overview synthesizes data from Cisco’s Firepower 2100 Series documentation, ASA security advisories, and FXOS compatibility matrices. Always validate configurations against Cisco’s official upgrade guides before deployment.
