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Abstract
IBM Installation Manager version 1.7.4.2 contains a critical fix for a security issue identified in Installation Manager versions 1.7.4.1 and earlier.
Download Description
IMPORTANT: This update has been superseded and is no longer available for download from ibm.com. You should update your product with the most recent version available. See http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27025142 for the most recent version.
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The Change history section provides an overview on what is new in this release with a description of any new functions or enhancements when applicable. |
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The How critical is this fix section provides information related to the impact of this release to allow you to assess how your environment may be affected. |
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The Prerequisites section provides important information to review prior to the installation of this release. |
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The Download package section provides the direct link to obtain the download package for installation in your environment. |
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The Installation instructions section provides the installation instructions necessary to apply this release into your environment. |
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The Known side effects section contains a link to the known problems (open defects) identified at the time of this release. |
Review the Detailed System Requirements for any prerequisites required for this release. |
Installation Instructions
Review the Installing overview topic in the IBM Knowledge Center, version 1.7.3, which is the correct version of the documentation for the 1.7.4.2 release. The installation topics contain information about downloading the Installation Manager installation files. Installation Manager versions are released as both fix packs and installer packages.
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Package | File Name | Action | Operating System |
Installer | agent.installer.platform_version | Install or update Installation Manager | The .zip file is specific to a platform. In the file name, platform indicates the operating system and version indicates the version of Installation Manager. |
Fix Pack | com.ibm.cic.agent.offering_version.zip | Update Installation Manager | All supported platforms. In the file name, version indicates the version of Installation Manager. |
The fix pack package is significantly larger than the platform specific installer packages. If you are updating Installation Manager on one platform, consider using the installer package, agent.installer.platform_version, to update Installation Manager.
Download Package
The following sections provide detailed information related to this release.
Click the FC link below to obtain the IBM Installation Manager Installer and Fix Pack package downloads from Fix Central.
How critical is this fix?
Impact | Description |
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This release contains a critical fix for a security issue identified in Installation Manager version 1.7.4. |
There are no known regressions to report. |
Problems Solved
Click the Fix List link in the table of contents above to review a list of the problems solved in this release. |
Known Side Effects
Although upgrading from version 1.7.x to 1.8.x may not be blocked, it is not supported. The 1.7.4.2 branch is for specific platforms that are no longer supported by Java7-based applications, such as:
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Open defectsReview the following list of open defects for IBM Installation Manager on the IBM Support Portal. Review technote 1461170: Open APARs for Rational products available on the Web for information on how to configure your MyNotifications subscription account and subscribe to the APARs you are interested in following. |
Change History
This release contains a critical fix for a security issue identified in Installation Manager versions 1.7.4.1 and earlier. |
Click the "FC" link in the Download Options column to obtain the IBM Installation Manager Installer and Fix Pack package downloads.
Attention: On platforms that are supported by Installation Manager v1.8.x, users on Mac OSX, HPUX, and Windows platforms should upgrade to 1.8.2.1 per Installation Manager Fix Pack 1 (1.8.2.1) for 1.8.2 and apply the security work around described in the Security Bulletin.
The 1.7.4.2 fixes for the Mac OSX, HPUX and Windows platforms are not being published.
Problems (APARS) fixed
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Document Information
Modified date:
20 July 2018
UID
swg24039825