Patch Manager 2023.4 release notes
Release date: November 1, 2023
Here's what's new in Patch Manager 2023.4.
Patch Manager runs on the SolarWinds Platform.
Learn more
- See Patch Manager 2023.4 system requirements to learn about prerequisites for running and installing Patch Manager 2023.4.
- See the Patch Manager 2023.4 Administrator Guide to learn how to work with Patch Manager.
New features and improvements in Patch Manager
Patch Manager 2023.4 includes the new features in version 2023.4 of the SolarWinds Platform. For more information, see the SolarWinds Platform 2023.4 Release Notes.
Fixes
For information about new features and fixes in the SolarWinds Platform, see the SolarWinds Platform 2023.4 Release Notes.
| Case number | Description |
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00237522 |
An API Mismatch error no longer displays when you choose to verify the WSUS version compatibility and publish the package to the WSUS server. |
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00183611 |
An error message no longer displays when you publish patches to all targeted clients in your deployment. |
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00615705 |
You can now update the Windows Update Agent on systems running Windows 10. |
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N/A |
The SolarWinds Client Components program now lists the correct copyright year in the Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features list. |
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N/A |
The SolarWinds Client Components program now lists the correct publisher in the Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features list. |
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N/A |
A license error no longer displays in the Patch Manager Console for deployments with a current Patch Manager license. |
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01292566 |
Patch Manager no longer generates an incorrect task. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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CVE-2003-0107 |
Buffer overflow in the gzprintf function on zlif 1.1.4 | Buffer overflow in the gzprintf function in zlib 1.1.4, when zlib is compiled without vsnprintf or when long imputs are truncated using vsnprintf, allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code. | High |
Before you upgrade!
If you are upgrading from a previous version, do the following:
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Make sure your server complies with the system requirements.
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Back up any custom code, such as changed SolarWinds .css files or added .js files. These files may be overwritten with the upgrade. Learn more.
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See Determine the Patch Manager upgrade path in the Patch Manager Installation and Upgrade Guide to help you plan and implement your upgrade.
Installation or upgrade
For new installations, you can download the installation file from the product page on https://www.solarwinds.com or from the Customer Portal.
For upgrades, go to Settings > My Deployment to initiate the upgrade. The SolarWinds Installer upgrades your entire deployment (all SolarWinds Platform products and any scalability engines).
For more information, see the SolarWinds Platform Product Installation and Upgrade Guide.
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