WHD 12.8.1.824 Hotfix 1 release notes
Release date: February 14, 2024
Here's what's new in WHD 12.8.1.824 Hotfix 1. You can find the applicable system requirements here.
To view release notes, system requirements, and product guide PDFs for supported versions of WHD, see WHD previous versions. To view release notes for multiple versions
Attention 12.8.1.824 Hotfix 1 customers
Important security updates are available for WHD. SolarWinds recommends all customers upgrade to version WHD 12.8.3 Hotfix 3 or later.
WHD 12.8.1.824 (Hot Fix 1) provides bug and security fixes for release 12.8.1 (12.8.1.824). For information about the 12.8.1 release, see WHD 12.8.1 Release Notes.
Select WHD 12.8.1.824 (Hot Fix 1) from the Available list of latest downloads for your products in the Customer Portal.
New features and improvements in WHD
There were no features or improvements added for WHD 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.
Third-party CVEs
| CVE-ID | Vulnerability title | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-46604 | Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | The Java OpenWire protocol marshaller is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability may allow a remote attacker with network access to either a Java-based OpenWire broker or client to run arbitrary shell commands by manipulating serialized class types in the OpenWire protocol to cause either the client or the broker (respectively) to instantiate any class on the classpath. Users are recommended to upgrade both brokers and clients to version 5.15.16, 5.16.7, 5.17.6, or 5.18.3 which fixes this issue. Please review the SolarWinds Trust Center Document CVE-2023-46604 here: https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2023-46604 |
9.8 Critical |
Installation or upgrade
For new installations, you can download the installer from the SolarWinds website or from the Customer Portal. For more information, see the WHD Installation and Upgrade Guide.
After you complete the installation, see the WHD Getting Started Guide. This guide picks up right after the installation process and walks you through the initial steps you need to take to start using the application.
WHD supports Windows Server 2019 and 2022 for production environments and Windows 11 for trial evaluations. These operating system require additional setup to install. See the WHD Installation and Upgrade Guide for instructions.
To install WHD and enable FIPS, see Enable FIPS in a new deployment in the WHD Administrator Guide.
WHD no longer includes the additional configuration files required to enable Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) mode in the application. To install WHD and enable FIPS, see Enable FIPS in a new deployment in the WHD Administrator Guide.
If you are installing WHD 12.7.12 with FIPS mode disabled, make sure version 12.7.9 is running on the host server before you install. When the installation is completed, enable FIPS mode.
For upgrades, use the WHD Installation and Upgrade Guide to plan and execute your upgrade. When you are ready, download the upgrade package from the SolarWinds Customer Portal.
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