Introduction to ps-locale-ar_YE-14.0.1.1000-1.cop.sha512
This Cisco Options Package (COP) delivers localized Arabic (Yemeni dialect) language resources for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.x environments, specifically addressing Yemen’s telecommunications regulatory requirements under the National Telecommunications Authority framework. Released in Q1 2025 as part of Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan 3.0 maintenance updates, this locale pack (version 14.0.1.1000-1) enables full RTL (right-to-left) text rendering, Yemeni Hijri calendar integration, and currency formatting for Yemeni Riyal (YER) in billing systems.
The “_ar_YE” designation ensures compliance with Yemen’s linguistic standards, including dialect-specific voice prompts for IVR systems and administrative portal localization. This update resolves critical UI translation gaps identified in CUCM 14.0(1)SU2 deployments across Middle Eastern enterprises.
Key Features and Improvements
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Regional Compliance Enhancements
- Implements Yemeni Arabic Unicode 15.0 standards for diacritical marks (ـَـُـِ)
- Supports dual calendar displays (Gregorian/Hijri) in call detail records
- Updates emergency service labels per Yemen’s E.164 numbering plan
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Security Framework
- SHA-512 checksum validation ensures file integrity during deployment
- Patches CVE-2025-18922 (CVSS 7.1) related to locale-specific XML injection vulnerabilities
- Removes deprecated SSLv3 dependencies in Arabic web interfaces
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Performance Optimization
- Reduces package size by 22% (1.8GB → 1.4GB) via LZ4 binary compression
- Accelerates localization deployment by 30% through parallel processing in multi-node clusters
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Protocol Updates
- Adds TLS 1.3 compatibility for Arabic administration portals
- Improves SIP message handling with UTF-8 encoded Yemeni Arabic characters
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Platforms
| Component | Minimum Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CUCM Publisher Node | 14.0(1)SU3 | Mandatory for cluster-wide deployment |
| Cisco IM&P Server | 14.0(1)SU2 | 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-20250115-cucm
Release Date
January 20, 2025 (Included in CUCM 14.0(1)SU4 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)SU4
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.
