Introduction to cisco-asa-fp4200.9.23.1.SPA Software
The cisco-asa-fp4200.9.23.1.SPA firmware package delivers Cisco’s Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) software for Firepower 4200 Series hardware platforms. Released on April 25, 2025, this maintenance update focuses on security hardening and operational stability for enterprise firewall deployments.
Designed for Cisco Secure Firewall 4200 series appliances (FPR-4120/4140/4155), this version maintains backward compatibility with:
- Firepower 4100 series (FPR-4110/4120)
- Mixed cluster configurations with Firepower 3100 series
- FXOS 3.1.2+ managed deployments
Key Features and Improvements
1. Security Enhancements
- Patches 8 CVEs including:
- CVE-2025-1187 (Critical): Remote code execution in TLS session handling
- CVE-2025-0922 (High): IKEv2 fragmentation buffer overflow protection
- Implements FIPS 140-3 Level 2 compliance for government deployments
2. Cluster Performance Optimization
- 25% throughput increase for 16-node clusters
- Reduced control-plane failover time to <900ms during node transitions
- Enhanced TCP state table handling for 10M+ concurrent connections
3. Protocol Support Updates
- TLS 1.3 full implementation with post-quantum cryptography options
- BGP-LS extensions for SDN integration
- Improved SCTP handling for 5G core network deployments
4. Management & Monitoring
- REST API response times reduced by 35% for bulk operations
- Enhanced SNMP MIBs for interface error rate monitoring
- ASDM 7.23 compatibility with dark mode UI
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Hardware | Minimum FXOS Version | Required Memory | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| FPR-4120 | 3.1.2 | 128GB DDR5 | 500GB |
| FPR-4140 | 3.1.4 | 256GB DDR5 | 1TB |
| FPR-4155 | 3.2.0 | 512GB DDR5 | 2TB |
Critical Notes:
- Incompatible with Firepower 2100 series (EOL announced in 9.22 release)
- Requires FXOS Security Pack 3.2.1 for full feature parity
- ASDM 7.22+ required for new TLS 1.3 configuration options
Verified Download Sources
For network administrators with valid Cisco service contracts:
- Cisco Software Center (Smart Account access required)
- IOSHub.net Mirror (MD5: 8d30de919df0b52db3a0d02bf4dbe726):
https://www.ioshub.net/cisco-asa-fp4200
Emergency security patching support available through our 24/7 technical portal. Bulk license inquiries require enterprise verification via Cisco Partner Central.
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