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Abstract
IBM Security Network Protection firmware version 5.3.1.13, a firmware update for the XGS NGIPS network protection platform, includes the following defect fixes to the IBM Security Network Protection firmware Version 5.3.1. Additionally, this technote includes compatibility, installation, and other getting-started information.
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Fixed defects:
Security Bulletins
Compatibility
The following web browsers are currently supported by the IBM Security Network Protection local management interface:
To manage Network Protection 5.3.1.13 appliances using the SiteProtector System, you must apply the following database service packs before upgrading the appliance:
To use IBM Security Network Protection Manager (NPM), an add-on module to the SiteProtector System, to interoperate with IBM Security Network Protection, you must apply the latest NPM hotfix or update. Contact IBM Support for details.
Installation and Configuration
Prior to running firmware updates on a Network Protection device, you should migrate your policies in SiteProtector to the new version. See technote #1959896 for more information:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21959896
For step-by-step installation instructions, see the Installing Updates topic in the IBM Knowledge Center: Note: After installation, clear web browser cache, cookies, and temporary internet files.
For other configuration instructions, see the following topics in the IBM Knowledge Center:
Known issues
This release contains no known issues at this time.
Copyright statement
- 92119: Missing secure attribute in encrypted session (SSL) cookie for the local management interface (LMI).
- 91756: The diagrams in Web Traffic by Category page is distorted and illegible in Chrome.
Security Bulletins
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22001907
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21999513
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21999162
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21999246
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21999248
Compatibility
The following web browsers are currently supported by the IBM Security Network Protection local management interface:
- Internet Explorer 10 or 11
- Firefox 28 and newer
- Google Chrome 34 and newer
To manage Network Protection 5.3.1.13 appliances using the SiteProtector System, you must apply the following database service packs before upgrading the appliance:
- SiteProtector System 3.0 - Install all DBSPs up to and including SP3.0 DBSP 3.0.0.68
- SiteProtector System 3.1.1 - Install all DBSPs up to and including SP3.1.1 DBSP 3.1.1.51
Important: Ensure that the SiteProtector Core is at version 3.1.1.5 and newer before applying this Database Service Pack (DBSP) update to the IBM Security Network Protection appliance.
To use IBM Security Network Protection Manager (NPM), an add-on module to the SiteProtector System, to interoperate with IBM Security Network Protection, you must apply the latest NPM hotfix or update. Contact IBM Support for details.
Installation and Configuration
Prior to running firmware updates on a Network Protection device, you should migrate your policies in SiteProtector to the new version. See technote #1959896 for more information:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21959896
For step-by-step installation instructions, see the Installing Updates topic in the IBM Knowledge Center: Note: After installation, clear web browser cache, cookies, and temporary internet files.
For other configuration instructions, see the following topics in the IBM Knowledge Center:
- https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSHLHV_5.5.0/com.ibm.alps.doc/alps_collateral/alps_dochome_stg.htm
- https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSHLHV_5.5.0/com.ibm.alps.doc/concepts/alps_getting_started_container.htm
- https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSHLHV_5.5.0/com.ibm.alps.doc/tasks/alps_configuring_settings_lmi.htm
Known issues
This release contains no known issues at this time.
Copyright statement
© Copyright IBM® Corporation 2012, 2017. U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
Related information:
Contacting Technical Support
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Modified date:
24 January 2021
UID
swg22002663