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Abstract
IBM Packaging Utility version 1.8.7.1 contains a critical fix for a security issue identified in Packaging Utility versions 1.8.7 and earlier.
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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
If Installation Manager is installed, you can use the Packaging Utility repository on www.ibm.com to install or update Packaging Utility without downloading files. If Installation Manager is not installed, you must download the Packaging Utility files. Installation Manager is included in the Packaging Utility download packages. The installer package for Packaging Utility is The fix pack package for Packaging Utility is Packaging Utility is available in 64-bit mode. Review information information about bit mode for installation or updates: Packaging Utility bit mode information. For more information about Packaging Utility and Installation Manager, review the Installation Manager Knowledge Center. Install or update Packaging Utility without downloading filesYou must have Internet access and Installation Manager must be installed to install or update Packaging Utility without downloading files. The Packaging Utility repository located on www.ibm.com contains the latest version of Packaging Utility. You must have an IBM user name and password to access the repository. To register for these credentials, go to: http://www.ibm.com/account/profile. |
IBM Knowledge Center topics that are specified by operating system for installing and updating Packaging Utility. The installation topics contain information about downloading the Installation Manager installation files.
Operating System | Action | Packaging Utility topic located in the IBM Installation Manager Knowledge Center |
Windows Linux UNIX Mac OS X operating system | Installation | Installing Packaging Utility in wizard mode |
Installing Packaging Utility by using console mode | ||
Installing or updating Packaging Utility by using imcl commands | ||
Update | Updating Packaging Utility in wizard mode | |
Updating Packaging Utility by using console mode | ||
Installing or updating Packaging Utility by using imcl commands | ||
IBM z/OS | Installation | Installing Packaging Utility by using console mode |
Installing or updating Packaging Utility by using imcl commands | ||
Update | Updating Packaging Utility by using console mode | |
Installing or updating Packaging Utility by using imcl commands |
Download Package
The following sections provide detailed information related to this release.
Click the FC link below to obtain the release from Fix Central.
How critical is this fix?
Impact | Description |
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Critical |
This release contains a critical fix for a security issue identified in the Packaging Utility version 1.8.7 and earlier releases. |
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
Open defectsReview the following list of open defects for IBM Installation Manager and Packaging Utility 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 the Packaging Utility version 1.8.7 and earlier releases. |
Click the "FC" link in the Download Options column:
Note: Selecting the FC link takes you to IBM Fix Central. You will be presented with two or more downloads of varying sizes. At minimum, you will see the Installer and Fix Pack download and more downloads if there are hardware variants.
Problems (APARS) fixed
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Document Information
Modified date:
25 October 2021
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