The following BigFix Patch download Plugins have been updated to store proxy/vendor password securely.
Updated Tools Version:
| Plug-in Name | Version |
|---|---|
| AIX Plug-in | 5.0.0.3 |
| AIX Plug-in R2 | 1.0.1.2 |
| CentOS Plug-in R2 | 1.0.0.7 |
| RHSM Plug-in (Red Hat) | 1.0.8.0 |
| RockyLinux Plug-in | 1.0.0.2 |
| SCC Plug-in (SUSE) | 1.1.5.0 |
| OEL Plug-in | 1.0.0.1 |
| Solaris Plug-in | 3.0.0.2 |
| HP-UX Plug-in | 7.0.0.1 |
Reasons for update:
The new version of the plugins resolves a security issue related to the storage of credentials.
Actions to take:
- Gathering of the Patching Support site version 1055 or later will have the new content available.
- From the “Manage Download Plug-ins” dashboard select each Plug-in with the following state of “New Version Available” and click on the “Upgrade” button. Then you must use the “Configure” button to reapply any required proxy and/or 3rd party vendor credentials. If you do not require a proxy configuration, simply leave the requested entries blank with no values and proceed with the configuration process.
Published site version:
Patching Support, version 1055
Application Engineering Team
BigFix