Orlando, FL - April 6, 2004 - GTA released GNAT Box System Software
version 3.5 patch level 1 (ver. 3.5.1) on April 7, 2004. This OS patch
release contains minor functionality enhancements and addresses several
issues that have been identified since the release of version 3.5.0.
The primary issues addressed in version 3.5.1 include updating OpenSSL to
version 0.9.7d to close a potential Denial of Service vulnerability, and
resolving some issues with pass through and traffic shaping
functionalities. Please refer to the release notes below for full
details.
GNAT Box System Software version 3.5 patch level 1 will be available for
download through the GTA on-line support center and will ship preinstalled
on new products by April 7, 2004. Customers whose firewalls are currently
registered through GTA's on-line support center, and have version 3.5.x or
a current support contract, may download the latest update at no charge.
Other customers should contact GTA sales or their authorized GTA channel
partner for purchase options for the version 3.5.1 upgrade.
For those customers with legacy products, GTA will also be releasing an OS
patch version update to GNAT Box System Software version 3.4. GNAT Box
System Software version 3.4.3 will be made available via download only by
April 15, 2004. Customers whose firewalls are currently registered
through GTA's on-line support center, and have version 3.4.x or a current
support contract, may download the latest update at no charge. Other
customers should contact GTA sales or their authorized GTA channel partner
for purchase options for the version 3.4.3 update.
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Global Technology Associates, Inc.
Title: GTA Firewall Systems Release Notes
Product: GNAT Box System Software version 3.5.1
Date: 30 March 2004
RELEASE NOTES HISTORY
These notes cover the 3.5.1 release of GNAT Box System Software.
Release notes for previous versions can be found at GTA's website,
www.gta.com.
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GNAT Box System Software version 3.5.1 includes the following versions of
GTA products and utilities:
GNAT Box System Software 3.5.1
GBAdmin 3.5.1
GBAuth (Windows only) 3.5.0
GBAuth (Java) 1.0.1
GTAsyslog 1.0.4
DBmanager 1.0.4
LogView 1.0.0
Release Notes for GBAuth, GTAsyslog, DBmanager and LogView are found in
GB_Utilities_Release.txt, on the Installation CD and on GTA's website.
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UPGRADE NOTES
For more about upgrading, see individual product text files.
Major Version Release Requires New Activation Codes
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If upgrading from 3.4.x or below, version 3.5.x, requires new activation
codes for the firewall and for all options and features. Activation codes for
registered products can be found in GTA support under View Products.
Surf Sentinel Feature Activation Code
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Surf Sentinel and Surf Sentinel 2.0 are supported in version 3.5.1. The Surf
Sentinel version must be selected on upgrade from versions 3.4.x or below to
3.5.1. When upgrading a firewall with Surf Sentinel activated, the
administrator will be prompted to select Surf Sentinel 2.0 with SurfControl,
or to remain with Surf Sentinel v1. Select the desired version, then enter
the activation code and save.
Netscape/Mozilla
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Version 3.5.1 installs a new default security certificate. Some browsers,
including Netscape and Mozilla, will not recognize the new certificate if
the original has never been replaced. If you are unable to log on to the
GTA Firewall after upgrading, delete the browser security certificate, then
exit and restart.
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Release Notes include following enhancements, modification and bug fix
sections:
1. SYSTEM SOFTWARE
2. SERVICES
3. CFG LIBRARY (VERIFICATION)
4. ALL USER INTERFACES
5. GBADMIN (Windows Only)
6. WEB
7. CONSOLE
8. CONTENT FILTERING
9. INSTALLERS
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1. SYSTEM SOFTWARE
1.1 Enhancements
1. Updated OpenSSL to version 0.9.7d to close potential Denial of
Service vulnerability. GB3511851
1.2 Modifications
1.3 Bug Fixes
1. IP Pass Through filters function correctly when used with
Traffic Shaping. GB3511942
2. Inbound tunnels that use Hide Source function correctly with
Traffic Shaping. GB3511944, 1942
3. TCP and other allowed protocol connections do not fail in pass
through and double NAT mode. GB3511809
4. Issue with dropped packets when using a crossover cable on
GB-200 firewalls with certain NICs has been corrected.
GB3511817
5. Add entries for Invalid NAT, Stealth and Unauthenticated Access
to types for alarm emails. GB3511927
6. Authentication is re-verified when keep alive message is sent.
GB3511699
2. SERVICES
2.1 Enhancements
2.2 Modifications
2.3 Bug Fixes
1. SNMP service no longer terminates connection prematurely.
GB351965
2. Update Dynamic DNS entry only when Reverse DNS fails. GB3511120
3. CFG LIBRARY (VERIFICATION)
3.1 Enhancements
3.2 Modifications
3.3 Bug Fixes
1. GB-Ware - Unrestricted versions no longer create the
verification error "WARNING: Feature X is for wrong product."
GB3511925
2. GB-Light can use GBAdmin to connect to firewall. GB3511870
4. ALL USER INTERFACES
4.1 Enhancements
4.2 Modifications
4.3 Bug Fixes
NONE
5. GBADMIN (Windows Only)
5.1 Enhancements
1. Updated OpenSSL to version 0.9.7d to close potential Denial of
Service vulnerability. GB3511850
5.2 Modifications
5.3 Bug Fixes
1. Corrected memory issue which caused GBAdmin to crash under
certain circumstances when editing DNS server section. GB3511961
6. WEB INTERFACE
6.1 Enhancements
6.2 Modifications
6.3 Bug Fixes
1. Inserting directly below the <Dynamic> VPN Object now inserts a
VPN object with Phase II fields. GB3511929
7. CONSOLE
7.1 Enhancements
7.2 Modifications
7.3 Bug Fixes
NONE
8. CONTENT FILTERING
8.1 Enhancements
8.2 Modifications
8.3 Bug Fixes
1. Surf Sentinel 2.0 (SurfControl) issue in which some firewalls
see every request as "Rating Unavailable" is corrected.
GB3511937
9. INSTALLERS
9.1 Enhancements
9.2 Modifications
9.3 Bug Fixes
NONE
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Global Technology Associates, Inc.
3515 Lake Lynda Drive, Suite 109
Orlando, Florida 32817
www.gta.com
407.380.0220
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