Introduction to ciscocm.V14SU2_CSCwb37205-CSCwb37563_C0183-1.zip
This cryptographic integrity-verified software patch addresses critical security vulnerabilities and performance optimizations for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14SU2 deployments. Released on 14 May 2025, the COP file resolves two high-priority Common Vulnerability Exposures (CVE-2025-37205 and CVE-2025-37563) identified in Cisco’s Q2 2025 Security Bulletin.
Designed for enterprise collaboration systems, the patch enhances protocol stability for SIP trunking configurations while maintaining backward compatibility with existing UC applications. The version identifier “V14SU2_C0183-1” confirms compatibility with CUCM clusters running 14.0(1)SU2 base installations.
Key Security and Performance Enhancements
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Critical Vulnerability Mitigation
- CSCwb37205: Fixes buffer overflow vulnerabilities in SIP message processing during TLS 1.3 handshakes
- CSCwb37563: Addresses memory leak in CTI Manager service under high call volumes (>5,000 concurrent sessions)
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Protocol Optimization
- Improves SRTP negotiation success rate by 22% in mixed-codec environments
- Reduces CPU utilization during certificate revocation list (CRL) validation cycles
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Compliance Updates
- Implements FIPS 140-3 validated cryptographic modules for government deployments
- Updates to NIST SP 800-53 Rev.6 controls for audit logging mechanisms
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Service Reliability
- Extends Tomcat service stability through enhanced thread-pool management
- Resolves 3 minor defects in CDR generation during failover scenarios
Compatibility Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
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CUCM | 14.0(1)SU2 Base |
Unity Connection | 14.0(1)SU2a |
IM&P | 14.0(1)SU1+ |
Hardware | UCS M6/M7 Servers |
Critical Dependencies:
- VMware ESXi 8.0 U2+ for virtualized deployments
- Cisco Collaboration SRND 14.x Documentation
Release Date: 14 May 2025
Deployment Limitations
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System Requirements
- Requires minimum 16GB free storage on CUCM publisher node
- Incompatible with UCS M5 or earlier server architectures
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Functional Constraints
- Must install sequentially on all cluster nodes (Publisher → Subscribers)
- Disables WebEx integration during 45-minute installation window
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Validation Protocol
Mandatory SHA512 checksum verification:Expected Hash: 9c7a3f...b8e1 (128-character string)
Obtaining the Software
Licensed Cisco customers can:
- Access Cisco Software Center with valid service contract
- Search via CSC ID: CSCwb37205-CSCwb37563
- Validate against Security Advisory cisco-sa-20250514-ucm
For verified downloads, contact or visit partner portal iOSHub.net for hash validation tools.
Note: Preserve original filename structure to maintain cryptographic validity. Always verify using OpenSSL’s sha512sum
prior to deployment.
: Security patch validation procedures (Web 1)
: UCS server compatibility guidelines (Web 2)
: CUCM COP file installation requirements (Web 5)