Software Vulnerability Manager
Release Notes
March 2018
Introduction
Software Vulnerability Manager reimagines how software is secured by closing the gap between IT Security and IT Operations by providing industry leading security research, risk assessment and remediation through Software Vulnerability Manager’s key components:
| • | Research: Keep up with the latest software vulnerability research and advisories from Secunia Research |
| • | Patching: Remediate software vulnerabilities in third-party applications |
| • | Assessment: Discover where software vulnerabilities are installed across your organization |
New Features and Enhancements
The following table lists new features and enhancements for Software Vulnerability Manager. The Affected Module(s) column refers to the specific Software Vulnerability Manager module(s) affected by the new feature or enhancement.
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Affected Module(s) |
Feature or Enhancement Description |
Reference Number |
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Patching, |
“Patch Profile” was renamed “Patch Template” in the Patching module and in online help. For the online help reference, see: http://helpnet.flexerasoftware.com/svm/Default.htm#helplibrary/Patching.htm Under Settings > Workflow Management > Rules:
These changes were also made to online help. For further details, see: http://helpnet.flexerasoftware.com/svm/Default.htm#helplibrary/Rules.htm |
SVM-337 |
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Vulnerability Manager, |
Under Vulnerability Manager > Ticketing users can now delete multiple tickets from Watch Lists. For the online help reference, see: http://helpnet.flexerasoftware.com/svm/Default.htm#helplibrary/Delete_Tickets.htm |
SVM-443 |
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Online Help |
Under Settings > API, the following text was added to clarify the purpose of the XML Feed: “XML feed shows advisory information for tickets created. If no tickets are created, no advisory information will appear in the XML feed. XML feed is not connected to Historic Advisories in the Vulnerability Manager module.” For further details, see: http://helpnet.flexerasoftware.com/svm/Default.htm#helplibrary/API.htm |
SVM-535 |
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Settings |
Under Settings > User Management > User Groups roles are now listed alphabetically. |
SVM-551 |
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Online Help |
Online help was updated to clarify multiple daemon activities and to list the prerequisites prior to patching. For the daemon:
The Patching section clarifies the daemon activities to complete prior to patching (see: http://helpnet.flexerasoftware.com/svm/Default.htm#helplibrary/Patching.htm). |
SVM-558 |
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All Modules, |
In all modules, users can now save filters. The “Save Filters” row is at the bottom of the desktop User Interface (UI) and at the top of the mobile UI for ease of use. “Save Filters” is limited to one row on both the desktop and mobile UI. Online help screen shots have been updated.
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SVM-564 |
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Online Help |
Clarified the hierarchy of how customized workflow rules for Watch Lists take precedence over non-customized workflow rules. For further details, see: http://helpnet.flexerasoftware.com/svm/Default.htm#helplibrary/Create_a_Workflow_Rule_to_send_an_advisory_and_ticket_information_after_app.htm |
SVM-565 |
Resolved Issues
The following table lists resolved issues for Software Vulnerability Manager. The Affected Module(s) column refers to the specific Software Vulnerability Manager module(s) affected by the resolved issue.
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Affected Module(s) |
Issue Summary |
Reference Number |
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Assessment |
To provide clarity and to be consistent with the Dashboard graphics’ labeling, the pie charts under Assessment > Overview have been labeled Devices - System Score and Products - Status. |
SVM-400 |
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All modules, |
Removed the gear-shaped Settings icon in the upper-right-hand corner of the User Interface (UI) as this is a duplication of the Settings module icon in the lower-left-hand corner of the UI. Online help screen shots have been updated. |
SVM-509 |
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Auditor, |
The Auditor module has been moved to the Settings module and renamed as the subsection “Logs”. For the online help reference, see: http://helpnet.flexerasoftware.com/svm/Default.htm#helplibrary/Logs.htm |
SVM-588 |
System Requirements
The Software Vulnerability Manager User Interface will resize and adapt when being used on different devices. You can access the system from anywhere using any device, such as a smartphone or tablet, running Internet Explorer 11 or higher, Chrome, Opera, Firefox, Safari and mobile browsers with an Internet connection capable of connecting to https://app.flexerasoftware.com.
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