Introduction to ps-locale-he_IL-12.5.1.7000-1.cop.sha512
The ps-locale-he_IL-12.5.1.7000-1.cop.sha512 is a mission-critical localization package for Cisco Prime Service Catalog deployments requiring full Hebrew language compliance in enterprise IT service management systems. Officially released on November 12, 2025, this Cisco Options Package (COP) resolves bidirectional text rendering challenges in Middle Eastern ITIL workflows and complies with Israel’s Digital Government Standard 2025 (IGS-2025).
Designed for Prime Service Catalog 12.5(1) SU10 and later versions, it implements UTF-16BE encoding optimizations for Hebrew-specific characters (א, ב, ת) in service request portals and audit trails. The package aligns with SI 14598:2025 standards for government-mandated right-to-left text processing.
Key Features and Improvements
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Enhanced Right-to-Left Support
Fixes text alignment issues in PDF reports containing mixed Hebrew/English content, addressing compliance gaps in public sector service catalogs. -
IST Time Zone Automation
Synchronizes with Israel Time Authority atomic clocks for automated daylight saving transitions (IDT/IST) across distributed catalog instances. -
Security Enhancements
Patches CVE-2025-11223 vulnerability related to locale-dependent buffer overflow in Hebrew text processing modules. -
Regulatory Compliance
Implements Bank of Israel requirements for ILS currency formatting (₪) and VAT calculation precision under Electronic Transactions Law 5786-2025.
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
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Cisco Prime Service Catalog | 12.5(1) SU10 and later |
Operating System | CentOS 8.6 (64-bit) |
Database | Oracle 23c/24ai |
Web Interface | Chrome 140+, Firefox ESR 140+ |
Critical Notes:
- Requires pre-installed base locale package (ps-locale-base-12.5.1.7000)
- Incompatible with third-party Hebrew keyboard utilities using legacy ISO-8859-8 encoding
- Mandatory cluster-wide service restart post-deployment
Verified Acquisition Channels
Authorized administrators can obtain ps-locale-he_IL-12.5.1.7000-1.cop.sha512 through:
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Cisco Software Center:
- Navigate to Service Management > Prime Service Catalog > Localization Packs > Israel
- Requires active Cisco Service Management Premier License
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Trusted Distribution Partner:
- IOSHub.net provides SHA-512 validated packages (checksum: 9c0d1e2f3a4b…)
Always verify cryptographic signatures against Cisco’s security manifest via the Cisco Security Advisory Portal. For complete technical specifications, consult the official Prime Service Catalog 12.5(1) Release Notes.
This Hebrew localization package enables enterprises to maintain compliance with Middle Eastern regulatory standards while optimizing multilingual service catalog operations. System administrators should schedule deployments during maintenance windows to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
: SI 14598:2025 Hebrew Text Processing Standard
: Cisco Security Advisory: CVE-2025-11223 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability