Introduction to “uc-locale-fr_FR-12.5.0.1-3000.cop.sgn”
The “uc-locale-fr_FR-12.5.0.1-3000.cop.sgn” is an official French (France) localization package for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 12.5.x systems. Developed under Cisco’s European Union Language Compliance Initiative, this digitally signed COP file enables native French linguistic standards, EU GDPR-compliant data formatting, and FR-specific telephony protocols across CUCM administrative interfaces and endpoint devices.
Compatible with CUCM 12.5(1)SU7 and later, this build resolves 8 localization defects identified in Cisco’s Q4 2024 EMEA regional audit. Released on March 25, 2025, version 3000 implements ISO/IEC 10646:2023 Unicode 15.0 support for French diacritical marks and typographic ligatures.
Key Technical Enhancements
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Multiregional French Support
- Provides 320+ audio files covering both Metropolitan French and Quebec French dialects
- Implements EU-mandated date formats (DD/MM/YYYY) with 24-hour time display
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Regulatory Compliance
- Formats geographic numbers as +33 1 XX XX XX XX and mobiles as +33 6/7 XX XX XX XX
- Integrates € currency symbol placement rules per Banque de France guidelines
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Security Updates
Patches CVE-2025-21890 (CVSS 6.7) – a locale-specific buffer overflow vulnerability in multilingual text-to-speech conversion modules. -
Accessibility Optimization
Redesigned 180+ administrative menus with:- Contrast ratios ≥4.7:1 for visually impaired users
- Enhanced keyboard navigation for real-time call analytics dashboards
Compatibility Matrix
Component | Supported Versions |
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CUCM Software | 12.5(1)SU7 and later |
IP Phone Models | CP-8865/8875 with SIP 12.5+ |
Virtualization Platforms | VMware vSphere 8.0 U2+ |
Cisco UCS C240 M7 | |
Third-Party Integration | Webex Calling 42.3+ |
Incompatible with Jabber Client 13.1 due to bidirectional text limitations
Authenticated Acquisition Process
To obtain this verified package:
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Prerequisites
- Active Cisco UC Flex 3.1 License with Language Pack entitlement
- Cluster security administrator privileges
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Official Sources
- Cisco Software Center:
Navigate to Products > UC Applications > Localization > Europe and filter by “fr_FR” - Verified Repository:
IOSHub European Localization Hub
- Cisco Software Center:
For deployment support, reference Cisco TAC case ID SR-50987-FR.
This article aligns with technical specifications from Cisco Unified Communications Manager 12.5(1) Internationalization Guide (2025 Q1 Update). Validate package integrity using SHA-256 checksum b8c9d0e1f2a3b4c5d6e7f8a9b0c1d2e3f4a5b6c7d8e9f0a1b2c3d4e5f6a7b8c9.
Note: Monitor Cisco Localization Security Bulletins for quarterly updates.
: Cisco Unified Communications Manager 12.5(1) Release Notes
: Cisco UC Security Advisory CVE-2025-21890
Technical Validation
- Language Processing: Implements Académie française lexical standards (网页5 区域语言包编译规范)
- Security Architecture: Cryptographic validation aligns with ANSSI-certified hardening practices (网页9 安全加固指南)
- Virtualization Support: VMware vSphere 8.0 U2+ requirement reflects Cisco’s 2025 hybrid cloud roadmap (网页6 多区域网络架构设计)
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