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Release Notes for Endpoint Server Agent - June 9, 2022

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Written By Marissa Fegan (Super Administrator)

Updated at June 15th, 2022

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What's New Special Instructions System Requirements Bugs Fixed in this Release

Product release information for VIPRE Endpoint Security Server v12.3.8159, released on June 9, 2022.

What's New

This update to the VIPRE Endpoint Server Agent for Windows fixes known issues with the previous version that were causing the following issues:

  • Business agents were initiating system reboot when software updates failed
  • Firefox opened to a blank page when the VIPRE plugin was enabled
  • Microsoft Outlook crashed when the VIPRE, HP Sure Click, and/or Mimecast add-ins were enabled
  • VIPRE plugin was crashing Microsoft Outlook when Litera plugin was enabled

You can find additional details below under Bugs Fixed in this Version.

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VIPRE Recommends

It's critical to keep all software in your environment as up-to-date as possible. New software releases often fix issues with older versions of the product that, unless addressed, could leave you vulnerable. As such, VIPRE recommends updating to the most recent version as soon as possible.

Check the current status of older product versions on the VIPRE Product Lifecycle Matrix to learn when support for specific product versions may end.


Special Instructions

To manually update:

  1. In the Site Properties, open the Updates screen
  2. In the Updates Override area, click Agent to check for agent software updates
  3. To verify the version, click View version for supplemental packages to display version information and look for Agent 12.3.8159

For full details on manual or automatic updates, see Software and Definition Update Settings.

System Requirements

Product or Component Minimum Requirement

Management Console (VSS)

OPERATING SYSTEMS

  • Windows Server 2019 (excluding Server Core)
  • Windows Server 2016 (excluding Server Core)
  • Windows Server 2012 (excluding Server Core)
  • Windows Server 2008 SP2 or R2 (excluding Server Core)
  • Windows 10 (32- & 64-bit, all versions)
  • Windows 8.1 (32- & 64-bit)

NOTE: Embedded operating systems are not supported

HARDWARE

  • Dual-core processor or higher
  • 2GB free disk space(up to 20 GB could be required for Endpoint Security versions for caching of patches)
  • 2GB RAM
  • 1024 x 768 monitor resolution

MISCELLANEOUS

  • MDAC 2.6 SP2 or later
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 (if not already installed, .NET will automatically install during installation)

VIPRE Agent for Windows

OPERATING SYSTEMS

  • Windows Server 2019 (64-bit, excluding Server Core) 
  • Windows Server 2016 (excluding Server Core) 
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 (excluding Server Core) 
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (excluding Server Core) 
  • Windows Small Business Server 2011 
  • Windows Small Business Server 2008 †
  • Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • Windows 10 (32- & 64-bit, all versions)
  • Windows 8.1 (32 & 64-bit)
  • Windows 7 SP1 (32- & 64-bit)
  • Windows Vista SP2 (32 & 64-bit) †
  • Windows XP (32-bit) †

† Supported for legacy agent only, not available for Cloud

 HARDWARE

  • Dual-core processor recommended
  • 2GB free disk space
  • 2GB RAM or better recommended

SUPPORTED WEB BROWSERS FOR HTTPS URL PROTECTION

  • Mozilla Firefox v68 or later
  • Google Chrome v72 or later
  • Microsoft Edge v79 or later

SUPPORTED EMAIL APPLICATIONS

  • Microsoft Outlook 2003+
  • SMTP/POP3 (Thunderbird, IncrediMail, Eudora, etc.)
  • SSL supported in Outlook only
VIPRE Agent for Mac

PERATING SYSTEMS

  • macOS Sierra (10.12)
  • OS X El Capitan (10.11)
  • OS X Yosemite (10.10)
  • OS X Mavericks (10.9)
  • OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)

VIPRE Business Mobile Security Agent

OPERATING SYSTEMS

  • Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) or later
  • iOS 5.1.1 or later


Bugs Fixed in this Release

  • VPBAGENT-8642: VIPRE Agent unable to download VIPRE definition updates
  • VPBAGENT-8613: VIPRE Agent was prompting to reboot after attempt to uninstall legacy version of Device Control fails
  • VPBAGENT-8632: VIPRE Agent was prompting to reboot after failed attempt to update software via Patch Management
  • VPBAGENT-8681: Mozilla Firefox was opening to a blank page when the VIPRE plugin was enabled
  • VPBAGENT-8713: VIPRE Agents being upgraded manually were not updating to the latest definitions after upgrading from v11.0 or v12.0
  • VPBAGENT-8706: Microsoft Outlook was randomly crashing when using the "Send to Mail Recipient" feature in Microsoft Windows explorer

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