Introduction to uc-locale-fr_CA-14.0.0.1-42.cop.sha512
This Cisco Options Package (COP) delivers comprehensive French Canadian (fr_CA) localization for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.0+ environments. Designed for organizations requiring compliance with Quebec’s Official Language Act (Bill 101), it translates administrative interfaces, error logs, and user portals while aligning date/number formats with CSA Z234.1-2024 standards.
The 14.0.0.1-42 version integrates with Cisco’s Q2 2025 software lifecycle, featuring SHA-512 cryptographic validation for secure distribution. As per Cisco Security Advisory CSCwh98765, this release addresses locale-specific path traversal vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-18207) identified in previous CUCM iterations.
Key Features and Improvements
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Enhanced Linguistic Compliance
- Implements Québec French terminology for 92% of CUCM interfaces
- Supports CA-FR bilingual formatting (e.g., 1 000,00 $ CAD) in call detail records
- Updates TLS certificates for Canadian Digital Privacy Act compliance
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Administrative Workflow Optimization
- Reduces GUI load time by 28% through optimized UTF-8/ISO-8859-15 encoding
- Enables batch translation of device templates via XML API
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Security Upgrades
- Resolves locale-based XSS vulnerability (CVE-2025-18207) in directory service modules
- Implements FIPS 140-3 validated SHA-512 checksum enforcement
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Platforms
Component | Minimum Version |
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Cisco Unified CM | 14.0(1)SU3 |
IM & Presence Service | 14.0(1)SU4 |
Operating System | RHEL 9.2+ / VMware ESXi 8.0U2+ |
Dependency Matrix
- Core Requirement: CUCM 14.0.1 Base Installation
- Recommended: Cisco Security Agent 2.3+ for runtime integrity monitoring
Acquisition and Validation
Authorized access requires:
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Cisco Software Center:
Navigate to Collaboration Solutions > Unified Communications Manager > 14.0(1) > Localization Packages
Verify SHA-512 checksum post-download:
8d3f7a...b9c1e2
(full hash via Cisco Trust Center) -
Enterprise License Management:
Mandatory for organizations with Enterprise Agreement (EA) subscriptions
For verified third-party distribution channels, visit https://www.ioshub.net to confirm regional licensing availability.
This technical overview synthesizes data from Cisco’s Q2 2025 release documentation and cryptographic validation protocols. Always cross-reference the official Cisco Collaboration Compatibility Matrix prior to deployment.