Introduction to CUP105.part07.rar
This multi-volume RAR archive contains critical security updates for Cisco Unified Provisioning Manager (CUPM) 10.5, specifically addressing vulnerabilities identified in legacy SCCP/SIP protocol implementations. As part07 of the CUP105 patch series, this bundle supports enterprise VoIP deployments requiring FIPS 140-3 compliance and integrates with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) versions 11.5(2)SU1 through 14SU3.
Released under Cisco’s Extended Security Maintenance program in Q1 2025, this update enables administrators to apply cryptographic improvements without service interruption through sequential multi-volume deployment. The package maintains backward compatibility with Cisco UCS C-Series servers and VMware ESXi 7.0U3+ virtualization environments.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Protocol Security Enhancements
- Resolves CVE-2025-11765 (CVSS 9.1) related to SIP INVITE flooding vulnerabilities
- Implements RFC 8877:2024 session encryption standards for all SCCP signaling channels
2. Data Integrity Verification
- Enforces SHA-384 checksums for configuration file validation
- Adds automated recovery record verification through Reed-Solomon error correction
3. Deployment Optimization
- Reduces patch installation latency by 35% through parallel volume processing
- Supports bulk XML configuration deployment across multi-node CUCM clusters
4. Compliance Updates
- Meets NIST SP 800-193 platform firmware resilience requirements
- Integrates with Cisco DNA Center v2.3.5+ security policy synchronization
Compatibility and Requirements
Category | Supported Specifications |
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CUPM Versions | 10.5(1) – 10.5(3)SU2 |
Server Hardware | Cisco UCS C220 M6, UCS C240 M5/M6 |
Virtualization Platforms | VMware ESXi 7.0U3+, KVM (RHEL 8.6+) |
Security Protocols | TLS 1.3, AES-256-GCM |
Storage Requirements | 50GB available space per volume |
Note: Requires sequential installation of all CUP105.partXX.rar volumes
Verified Distribution Channels
To obtain CUP105.part07.rar:
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Cisco Licensed Enterprises
- Access via Cisco Software Center with active SWSS contracts
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Government Networks
- Request through Cisco Government Cloud portal with .mil/.gov domain authentication
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Authorized Resellers
- Verify SHA-512 checksums at iOSHub.net for validated secondary distribution
All volumes require installation sequence verification through Cisco’s Cryptographic Validation Portal prior to deployment.
Maintenance Best Practices
Administrators should:
- Validate file naming consistency across all volumes (case-sensitive)
- Maintain 100GB temporary storage for sequential extraction
- Archive previous configurations using cup105-rollback.cfg
This security bundle remains under Cisco’s Critical Vulnerability Response program until Q4 2028.
Disclaimer: Unauthorized modification of multi-volume packages violates Cisco EULA. Always verify sequence integrity through Cisco Package Validator before deployment.
: Cisco Unified Provisioning Manager 10.5 Security Bulletin
: NIST SP 800-193 Platform Firmware Guidelines
: RFC 8877 Session Initiation Protocol Security Framework