Patch Manager 2023.4 release notes
Release date: November 1, 2023
Here's what's new in Patch Manager 2023.4. You can find the applicable system requirements here.
To view release notes, system requirements, and product guide PDFs for supported versions of Patch Manager, see Patch Manager previous versions. To view release notes for multiple versions
New features and improvements in Patch Manager
There were no features or improvements added for Patch Manager in this release.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Fixed customer issues
| Case number | Description |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 00183611 | An error message no longer displays when you publish patches to all targeted clients in your deployment. |
| 00615705 | You can now update the Windows Update Agent on systems running Windows 10. |
| N/A | The SolarWinds Client Components program now lists the correct copyright year in the Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features list. |
| N/A | The SolarWinds Client Components program now lists the correct publisher in the Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features list. |
| N/A | A license error no longer displays in the Patch Manager Console for deployments with a current Patch Manager license. |
| 01292566 | Patch Manager no longer generates an incorrect task. |
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 more information, see Get the installer.
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.
If you are on a version earlier than Patch Manager 2020.2.6, first upgrade to 2020.2.6 and then upgrade to 2023.4. Before upgrading, see Considerations for upgrading from the Orion Platform to the SolarWinds Platform.
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