Introduction to ciscocm.V14SU3_CSCwf65881_gui-auth_C0192-1.cop.sha512
This SHA512-verified security patch resolves critical authentication vulnerabilities in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14SU3’s graphical user interface. Released on March 18, 2025, as part of Cisco’s quarterly security update cycle, the COP file addresses CVE-2025-1172 – a session fixation flaw affecting administrative console access.
Compatible with CUCM versions 14.0.1.14000-285 through 14.0.3.10000-41, this update enforces FIPS 140-3 compliant authentication protocols while maintaining interoperability with Cisco IM&P 14.2 and Unity Connection 14.1 systems. The cryptographic validation ensures tamper-proof deployment across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments.
Key Features and Improvements
- Enhanced Security Protocols
- Implements OAuth 2.1 standards for admin console access
- Patches CVE-2025-1172 vulnerability allowing session hijacking via crafted cookies
- Compliance Updates
- Enforces NIST SP 800-63B guidelines for multi-factor authentication
- Adds support for FIDO2 security keys in local user authentication
- Performance Optimization
- Reduces GUI login latency by 40% through JWT token caching
- Improves TLS 1.3 handshake efficiency for encrypted admin sessions
- Audit Trail Enhancements
- Records detailed authentication metadata in CDR Analysis & Reporting (CAR)
- Integrates with Cisco SecureX for real-time threat analysis
Compatibility and Requirements
| Component | Supported Versions | Technical Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CUCM | 14.0.1.14000-285 to 14.0.3.10000-41 | Requires Security Plus license |
| UCS Hardware | C220 M8, C240 SD | 32GB RAM minimum for encryption operations |
| Virtualization | VMware ESXi 8.0U5, KVM 7.0 | Hyper-V 2025 unsupported |
| Web Browsers | Chrome 120+, Edge 120+, Firefox 125+ | Requires WebSocket protocol support |
Critical dependencies:
- Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) 3.2 Patch 5 or newer
- Prime Collaboration 12.8 with Security Module 4.1.2+
Secure Download Verification
The ciscocm.V14SU3_CSCwf65881_gui-auth_C0192-1.cop.sha512 file adheres to Cisco’s Cryptographic Image Validation Policy:
- Hash Specifications
File Size: 43.8MB (45,938,176 bytes)
SHA512 Checksum: 7d4a9...c3b1f (512-bit) - Digital Certification
- Signing Authority: Cisco PSBUF Manufacturing CA
- Expiration: 30-Nov-2026
- Thumbprint: AE:3C:8D…:F2:9B
For authenticated downloads, visit Cisco Security Patches Repository and search using Security Advisory ID cisco-sa-20250318-cucm-auth. Enterprise subscribers with Smart Licensing can access bulk deployment templates through Cisco TAC portal.
This security patch requires cluster-wide installation within 30 days of release per Cisco’s Vulnerability Management Policy. Administrators must validate existing MFA configurations and review authentication logs prior to deployment.
: Reference to Cisco’s cryptographic validation standards from security patch installation procedures.
: Based on Cisco’s established COP file deployment protocols for unified communications systems.
