# Spark Firewall R82.00.10

## Solution

**Check Point's latest version for all Spark Firewall deployments is R82.00.10.**  
**For more info about all Spark Firewall R82.00.x releases, refer to the [Release map](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183406) article.**

## Introduction  
We are excited to announce the availability of the new Spark Firewall 2500 series! These appliances (2530 / 2550 / 2560 / 2570 / 2580 / 2590) represent a significant upgrade over the 1500 PRO series (15x5), featuring advanced capabilities such as WiFi 7, 5G cellular on entry model (roadmap), 10GbE ports, dual power supply, and greatly improved performance.  
**R82 alignment - Now includes full support for all Pro appliance 15x5 models, in addition to 1600, 1800, 1900, and 2000.**  
- **Upgrade restrictions**: Only Pro models (1535 / 1555 / 1555 / 1575 / 1575R / 1595R / 1600 / 1800 / 1900 / 2000) can upgrade to R82.00. Other models (for example, 1530 / 1550 / 1570 / 1590) are blocked from this upgrade by default. For more information, see [sk184492](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk184492).  
- **Upgrading Pro device clusters** **to R82** requires a maintenance window to reconfigure the cluster as core affinity change will cause downtime and loss of High Availability (cluster failover). For more information, see [sk184478](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk184478).  
- **Backup and restore restrictions** for models running R82.00 - See [sk184499](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk184499).  
**Click [here](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMAKXIJBvfAjPa7C36ANIsAv59kmtKFyL) to see the general playlist of feature videos.**  
**This document was last updated on 6 July 2026.**  
**Note -** The latest GA Replacement Build 998002242 also includes code fixes for VPN CVEs: [CVE-2026-50751](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185033) and [CVE-2026-50752](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185035) found in earlier Build 998002216.

## What's New in R82.00.10  
Security  
- **New R82 Features**  
  - **QUIC inspection** - Deep packet inspection of QUIC traffic (UDP/443) to maintain visibility even when apps shift away from TLS over TCP.  
  - **DNS security** - Block malicious domains and prevents data exfiltration via DNS tunneling and other abuses.  
  - **HTTPS inspection enhancements / bypass under load** - Smarter SSL inspection with adaptive bypass to protect critical flows when appliances hit resource thresholds.  
  - [Zero Phishing](https://youtu.be/PThNhADsKoY) - Real-time page scoring to stop credential harvesting and spoofed login pages before users submit data.  
  - **IoC feeds** - Allow you to configure a stream of malicious indicators (IPs, domain, file hashes) used to detect and block threats.  
  - **Network feeds** - Real-time integration of external threat intelligence (IPs, domains, file hashes) for automatic detection and blocking. (EA)  
  - **Quantum encryption** - Quantum-safe cryptography using PQC algorithms (e.g. Kyber, Dilithium) to resist future quantum attacks.

## Documentation  
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| [**Release Notes**](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/Quantum_Spark_R82.00.X/RN/EN/Default.htm) | **Administration Guides** | **[Resolved Issues](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183419)** | **[Known Limitations](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183400)** |

## Downloads  
| **Download Package** | **2560/2570/**<br>**2580/2590** **Appliances** | **2530/2550**<br>**Appliances** | **15x5/1575R** **Appliances** | **1595R**<br>**Appliances** | **1600/1800/**<br>**1900/2000**<br>**Appliances** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **R82.00.10 Build 998002242**<br>**for Local Installation** | [IMG](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/144151) | [IMG](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/144150) | [IMG](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/144147) | [IMG](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/144148) | [IMG](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/144149) |

### Upgrade Procedure  
**Appliances: 2530 / 2550 / 2560 / 2570 / 2580 / 2590**  
1. Upgrade the Gateway to the latest available image.  
2. Create and save a backup.  
3. After verifying that the Gateway is operating correctly, set the default image from the current image.

Important:  
- Reverting to factory default before running the command “`update default-image from current image`” is not supported and results in Maintenance Mode.  
- If the system enters Maintenance Mode, [Contact Support](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/contact-support/).

## Revision History  
| Date | Description |
| --- | --- |
| 06 July 2026 | Release of Build 998002242. This GA replacement includes the code fixes for VPN CVEs: CVE-2026-50751 and CVE-2026-50752. |
| 18 June 2026 | Latest firmware Build 998002216 includes code fix for VPN CVEs: CVE-2026-50751 and CVE-2026-50752. |
| 26 May 2026 | Release of Build 998002203. This GA replacement includes code and functionality hardening changes. |
| 04 May 2026 | Rebranding to Spark Firewall |
| 29 March 2026 | Release of Build 998002133 |
| 4 March 2026 | Release of Builds for appliances |

## Article Properties  
Access Level: General  
Status: Approved  
Date Created: 2025-11-22  
Last Modified: 2026-07-06