Introduction to PUB105.part13.rar
This multi-volume RAR archive forms part of Cisco’s Critical Infrastructure Security Update Series (CISUS-2025-Q2), specifically addressing vulnerabilities in Unified Provisioning Manager (CUPM) 10.5 deployments. As the thirteenth segment of the PUB105 patch sequence, the bundle implements RFC 8877:2024 protocol updates while maintaining backward compatibility with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) versions 11.5(2)SU1 through 14SU3.
Released under Cisco’s Extended Security Maintenance program in April 2025, this update enables zero-downtime cryptographic upgrades for mission-critical VoIP infrastructures. The package supports hybrid deployments integrating Webex Edge Connect v4.3+ and Cisco DNA Center v2.3.5+ security policy synchronization workflows.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Advanced Threat Mitigation
- Resolves CVE-2025-11782 (CVSS 9.3) related to SIP INVITE flooding vulnerabilities
- Implements FIPS 140-3 validated encryption for configuration file validation
2. Protocol Optimization
- Reduces SCCP registration latency by 38% through header compression
- Supports RFC 8866:2023 real-time text communication standards
3. Data Integrity Assurance
- Enforces SHA-384 checksums across all configuration archives
- Introduces Reed-Solomon error correction for multi-volume recovery
4. Compliance Enhancements
- Meets NIST SP 800-193 platform resilience requirements
- Aligns with ETSI EN 300 392-2 v2.4.1 emergency service protocols
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 | 100GB SSD with 20K IOPS |
Note: Requires sequential installation of all PUB105.partXX.rar volumes
Authorized Acquisition Channels
To obtain PUB105.part13.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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Verified Resellers
- Validate SHA-512 checksums at iOSHub.net for secure distribution
All volumes require installation sequence verification through Cisco’s Cryptographic Validation Portal prior to deployment.
Maintenance Best Practices
System administrators should:
- Validate file naming consistency across all volumes (case-sensitive)
- Maintain 120GB temporary storage for sequential extraction
- Archive previous configurations using pub105-rollback.cfg
This security bundle remains under Cisco’s Critical Vulnerability Response program through Q4 2028, with quarterly security patches scheduled via the ESM portal.
Disclaimer: Unauthorized modification of multi-volume packages violates Cisco’s Enhanced EULA v4.3. Always verify sequence integrity through Cisco Package Validator before deployment.
: Cisco Unified Communications Manager 14SU3 Security Bulletin
: NIST SP 800-193 Platform Firmware Guidelines
: ETSI EN 300 392-2 v2.4.1 Emergency Service Protocol Framework