Dameware 12.3.2 release notes
Release date: June 2, 2025
Here's what's new in Dameware 12.3.2. You can find the applicable system requirements here.
To view release notes, system requirements, and product guide PDFs for supported versions of Dameware, see Dameware previous versions. To view release notes for multiple versions
Attention 12.3.2 customers
Dameware Remote Support includes a copy of Dameware Mini Remote Control, and at times, separate release notes may be published for each product. However, for Dameware 12.3.2 these release notes are the most recent for both products.
New features and improvements in Dameware
Additional updates
- Upgraded the CodeJock Xtreme Toolkit Pro library
- Upgraded the zlib library
- Upgraded the Chilkat API library
- Upgraded .NET dependencies
Fixed CVEs
At SolarWinds, we prioritize the swift resolution of CVEs to ensure the security and integrity of our software. In this release, we have successfully addressed the following CVEs.
SolarWinds CVEs
SolarWinds would like to thank our Security Researchers below for reporting on the issue in a responsible manner and working with our security, product, and engineering teams to fix the vulnerability.
| CVE-ID | Vulnerability Title | Description | Severity | Credit |
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| CVE-2025-26396 | SolarWinds Dameware Mini Remote Control Service Incorrect Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. | The SolarWinds Dameware Mini Remote Control was determined to be affected by Incorrect Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability requires local access and a valid low privilege account to be susceptible to this vulnerability. | 7.8 High | Alexander Pudwill working with Trend Zero Day Initiative |
Fixed customer issues
| Case number | Description |
|---|---|
| N/A | 2-server setup now allows download of CA certificate |
| N/A | Proxy certificate now updates after the machine's IP address is changed |
| N/A | Sessions no longer disconnect when changing internet proxy IP to hostname |
Installation or upgrade
For information about installing Dameware, see the Dameware Installation Guides.
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Dameware Remote Support 12.2.4 and later versions feature security improvements to the saved hosts protection mechanism. As a result, you must back up your DRS registry settings and saved hosts from your previous Dameware version(s). See Back up Dameware Remote Support hosts on first launch after upgrade to versions 12.2.4 or later for additional information.
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Dameware Mini Remote Control (MRC) 12.3.1 features security improvements to the saved hosts protection mechanism. As a result, you must back up your MRC registry settings and saved hosts from your previous Dameware version(s). See Back up Dameware Mini Remote Control settings and hosts during upgrade to version 12.2.2 or later for additional information.
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To operate Dameware 12.3.1 on Microsoft Windows 7, an administrator must follow the instructions in the following knowledge base article to install required security fixes: https://microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=47442
For information about upgrading Dameware, see Upgrade Dameware.
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SolarWinds strongly recommends that upgrades be performed using the same admin account from the previous installation.
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You may need to perform an upgrade to Dameware 12.3.1 using elevated privileges (as administrator).
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See the Limitations section in the Back up Dameware Remote Support hosts on first launch after upgrade to versions 12.2.4 or later for more details.
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See the Limitations section in the Back up Dameware Mini Remote Control settings and hosts during upgrade to version 12.2.2 or later for more details.
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Customers should note that Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition 4.0 SP1 can be removed from your computer only AFTER fully upgrading Dameware Central Server 12.2.3 or previous versions to version 12.3.1, and only if you are certain SQL Compact Edition is no longer required by any other program on the computer.
Installer List
Stand-alone installation
The stand-alone installation requires each product to be individually activated on each computer. It is most useful for organizations with a small user base or with small or decentralized IT departments. These installers are available through your customer portal.
| File name | Description |
|---|---|
| SolarWinds-Dameware-MRC-64bit-St.exe | Dameware Mini Remote Control (64-bit) v12.3.1 Installer, used for stand-alone mode deployment |
| SolarWinds-Dameware-MRC-32bit-St.exe | Dameware Mini Remote Control (32-bit) v12.3.1 Installer, used for stand-alone mode deployment |
Centralized installation
The centralized installation requires you to install and deploy at least the Dameware Central Server. License activation occurs on the server level, and users authenticate to the Central Server from any centralized Mini Remote Control installation. Centralized mode is useful for organizations with a large user base, with large or centralized IT departments, or with multiple Dameware product licenses managed from a single point. You must request these installers from your SolarWinds sales representative.
| File name | Description |
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| SolarWinds-Dameware-MRC-64bit.exe | Dameware Mini Remote Control (64-bit) v12.3.1 Installer, used for centralized mode deployment |
| SolarWinds-Dameware-MRC-32bit.exe | Dameware Mini Remote Control (32-bit) v12.3.1 Installer, used for centralized mode deployment |
Stand-alone Licensing (MRC licenses)
After installing the standard version of Dameware Mini Remote Control (DamewareMRC32-St.exe or DamewareMRC64-St.exe), you are prompted to enter the licensing information for your product.
To evaluate the software, click Continue Evaluation.
To license the software on a computer with Internet access:
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On the computer you want to license, click Start > All Programs > SolarWinds > Dameware Mini Remote Control 12.3.1 > Enter Licensing Information.
- Select I have internet access and an activation key.
- Access the customer portal on the SolarWinds website at: https://www.solarwinds.com/customerportal.
- Log in using your SolarWinds customer ID and password.
- Click License Management.
- Navigate to your product, choose an activation key from the Unregistered Licenses section, and then copy the activation key.
- If you cannot find an activation key in the Unregistered Licenses section, contact SolarWinds Customer Support.
- Return to the Activate Mini Remote Control window, and then enter the activation key in the Activation Key field.
- If you access Internet websites through a proxy server, click I access the internet through a proxy server, and enter its proxy address and port. (If your computer accesses the Internet through an authenticated proxy server, complete the procedure for activating without Internet access.)
- Click Next.
- Enter your email address and other registration information, and then click Next.
To license the software on a computer without Internet access:
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On the computer you want to license, click Start > All Programs > SolarWinds > Dameware Mini Remote Control 12.3.1 > Enter licensing information.
- Select This server does not have internet access, and then click Next.
- Click Copy Unique Machine ID.
- Paste the copied data into a text editor document.
- Transfer the document to a computer with Internet access.
- On the computer with Internet access, complete the following steps:
- Browse to https://customerportal.solarwinds.com/, and then log into the portal with your SolarWinds customer ID and password.
- Locate your product, and then click Manually Register License.
- If the Manually Register License option is not available for your product, contact SolarWinds Customer Support.
- Provide the Machine ID, and then download your license key file.
- Transfer the license key file to the computer you want to license.
- Return to the Activate MRC window, browse to the license key files, and then click Next.
Centralized Licensing (MRC licenses)
After installing the Dameware Central Server (DamewareServer.exe), activate your license on the Central Server using the centralized licensing. After the license is activated on the Central Server, you can assign licenses to users using the Administration Console.
After Central Server is running, install or upgrade Dameware Mini Remote Control applications, and choose Centralized Install in the Installers. Deactivate any pre-existing licenses on the computers you upgrade.
You must request the centralized version of Dameware Mini Remote Control from your SolarWinds sales representative.
To license the software on a computer with Internet access:
- Click Start > All Programs > SolarWinds > Dameware Server > Activate Dameware Licenses > Licensing.
- Click Enter Licensing information.
- Select I have internet access and an activation key.
- Access the customer portal on the SolarWinds website at: http://www.solarwinds.com/customerportal.
- Log in using your SolarWinds customer ID and password.
- Click License Management.
- Locate your product, choose an activation key from the Unregistered Licenses section, and then copy the activation key.
- If you cannot find an activation key in the Unregistered Licenses section, contact SolarWinds Customer Support.
- Return to the Activation window, and then enter the activation key in the Activation Key field.
- If you access Internet websites through a proxy server, click I access the internet through a proxy server, and enter its proxy address and port. (If your computer accesses the Internet through an authenticated proxy server, complete the procedure for activating without Internet access.)
- Click Next.
- Enter your email address and other registration information, and then click Next.
To license the software on a computer without Internet access:
- Click Start > All Programs > SolarWinds > Dameware Server > Activate Dameware Licenses > Licensing.
- Click Enter Licensing information.
- Select This server does not have internet access, and then click Next.
- Click Copy Unique Machine ID.
- Paste the copied data into a text editor document.
- Transfer the document to a computer with Internet access.
- On the computer with Internet access, complete the following steps:
- Browse to http://www.solarwinds.com/customerportal, and then log into the portal with your SolarWinds customer ID and password.
- Locate your product, and then click Manually Register License.
- If the Manually Register License option is not available for your product, contact SolarWinds Customer Support.
- Transfer the license key file to the Central Server.
- Return to the Activation window, browse to the license key file, and then click Next.
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