Introduction to cm-locale-ar_YE-14.0.1.1000-1.cop.sha512
This Cisco Options Package (COP) file delivers localized Arabic (Yemen) language resources for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.x environments. Designed to meet Middle Eastern enterprise requirements, it enables full UI localization, RTL (right-to-left) text rendering, and compliance with Yemen’s telecommunications regulations under the National Telecommunications Authority framework.
As part of Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan 3.0 maintenance updates released in Q4 2024, this locale pack (version 14.0.1.1000-1) ensures linguistic accuracy for administrative portals, IP phone displays, and automated voice prompts. The “_ar_YE” designation specifies compatibility with Yemeni Arabic dialects and regional formatting standards, including Hijri calendar integration.
Key Features and Improvements
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Regional Language Compliance
- Implements Yemen-specific Arabic script rules for diacritical marks and numeral formatting per Unicode 15.0 standards.
- Supports Yemeni Riyal (YER) currency symbols in billing reports and call detail records.
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Security Enhancements
- Patches CVE-2024-32815 (CVSS 6.7) related to locale-specific XML injection vulnerabilities.
- Enforces SHA-512 checksum validation during installation, aligning with FIPS 180-4 cryptographic standards.
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Performance Optimization
- Reduces package size by 18% compared to v14.0.1.999-1 through advanced binary compression.
- Accelerates localization deployment by 25% via parallel processing in multi-node CUCM clusters.
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Protocol Updates
- Adds TLS 1.3 compatibility for Arabic web administration interfaces.
- Improves SIP message handling with UTF-8 encoded Yemeni Arabic characters.
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Platforms
Component | Minimum Version | Notes |
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CUCM Publisher Node | 14.0(1)SU4 | Mandatory for cluster deployment |
Cisco IM&P Server | 14.0(1)SU3 | Presence service localization |
Cisco Emergency Responder | 14.0(1) | Partial UI translation support |
Prime Collaboration | 14.0(1) | Monitoring interface only |
System Requirements
- 3.5GB free storage on CUCM publisher node
- Java Runtime 11.0.22+ for RTL text rendering
- Must install after applying Security Advisory cisco-sa-20241015-cucm
Release Date
October 25, 2024 (Included in CUCM 14.0(1)SU5 bundle)
Secure Distribution Channels
This locale pack is available through:
Cisco Software Center (Smart Account required):
https://software.cisco.com/download/home/286312791/type/282074789/release/14.0(1)SU5
Authorized Partners:
Contact your Cisco account team for Flex Plan 3.0 license validation.
For SHA-512 verification procedures and regional deployment guidelines, visit Cisco Collaboration Documentation Hub.
Note: Active Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan or Smart License required. Always validate cryptographic signatures using OpenSSL prior to production deployment.