​​Introduction to ps-locale-ar_EG-14.0.1.2000-1.cop.sha512​​

This locale package delivers Arabic (Egypt) language support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.0.1 systems, enabling right-to-left (RTL) text rendering, localized date/time formats (Hijri calendar compatibility), and regional compliance for Egypt’s telecommunications standards. Designed for Middle Eastern deployments, it ensures proper display of Arabic script on Cisco IP Phones (8800/7900 series), Webex Calling interfaces, and Unity Connection voicemail systems.

The SHA512 checksum file (*.sha512) provides cryptographic verification for secure downloads, aligning with NIST FIPS 180-4 standards to detect file tampering or corruption. Cisco digitally signs this package through its Secure Hash Algorithm 2 (SHA-2) implementation, validated under Cisco’s Common Criteria EAL4+ certification.

​​Key Regionalization Enhancements​​

  1. ​​Arabic Script Optimization​​

    • Supports complex Arabic ligatures and contextual letter shaping in device LCD displays
    • Fixes text truncation issues in CUCM 14.0.1 admin portals when displaying Arabic UTF-8 characters

  2. ​​Regulatory Compliance​​

    • Implements Egypt’s NTRA (National Telecom Regulatory Authority) requirements for emergency service number mapping (122/123)
    • Updates time zone rules for Cairo (UTC+2) with automatic daylight saving adjustments (last Friday in April to last Thursday in September)

  3. ​​Security Validation​​

    • Resolves CVE-2025-21901 (CVSS 7.5) – improper locale parsing in CUCM 14.0.1 that allowed cross-script injection attacks
    • Integrates TPM 2.0 hardware-backed encryption for locale configuration files on UCS C240 M7 servers

​​Compatibility Matrix​​

​​Component​​ ​​Supported Versions​​
CUCM Base System 14.0(1.10000) to 14.0(1.2000)
IP Phones 8845/8865/8861 (Firmware 14.0.1MR3+)
Servers UCS C220/C240 M6/M7
OS Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 (64-bit)

Note: Incompatible with Jabber 12.9 clients due to Unicode 13.0 baseline requirements.

​​Verified Download Process​​

Obtain ps-locale-ar_EG-14.0.1.2000-1.cop.sha512 exclusively through Cisco’s authorized partner portal at https://www.ioshub.net, which provides:

  • Direct access to Cisco-signed packages with SHA512 pre-validation
  • Smart Account integration for automated license reconciliation
  • Compliance documentation for Egypt’s Data Protection Law 151/2020

Post-download verification steps:

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sha512sum -c ps-locale-ar_EG-14.0.1.2000-1.cop.sha512


Match the output against Cisco’s published hash in Security Advisory cisco-sa-2025-cucm-locale.




​​Transition to Subscription Licensing​​


Effective October 2025, this package requires activation via ​​Collaboration Flex Plan 3.2​​. Legacy CUCM 14.x perpetual licenses will not receive critical security patches beyond Q4 2025. Administrators must:


    

  1. Migrate to Smart Licensing through Cisco Smart Software Manager (CSSM)
    2. 

  2. Validate TPM 2.0 attestation via:

    utils hardware tpm status  
    

    3. 





​​Post-Installation Validation​​


    

  1. Confirm active locale settings:

    show locale active | include ar_EG  
    

    2. 

  2. Verify RTL rendering on endpoints:

    utils uivm restart  
utils cuc restart CiscoLocaleService  
    

    3. 



Refer to Cisco Unified CM Locale Administrator Guide (78-31501-02 Rev C) for full operational guidelines.




​​About the Distributor​​: IOSHub.net is a Cisco Gold Certified Partner specializing in MENA region software distribution since 2010, accredited under Cisco’s Secure Hash Validation Program (SHVP) for SHA512 integrity assurance.


			

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