NetIQ Self Service Password Reset 4.3 Patch Update 6 Release Notes

August 2019

This patch update resolves specific previous issues. This document outlines why you should install this patch update.

Many of these improvements were made in direct response to suggestions from our customers. We thank you for your time and valuable input. We hope you continue to help us ensure that our products meet all your needs. You can post feedback in the NetIQ Self Service Password Reset forum on Micro Focus Forums, our online community that also includes product information, blogs, and links to helpful resources.

1.0 What’s New?

The following sections outline the key features and functions provided by this version, as well as issues resolved in this release:

1.1 Security Improvements

NetIQ Self Service Password Reset includes the following security improvements:

Security Updates to Operating System

With this release the Self Service Password Reset appliance contains operating system and security updates. These updates include updates to the latest versions of Java and Apache Tomcat. This patch also resolves a potential authorization bypass issue described in CVE-2019-11652.

Updated Versions of Apache Tomcat and Java for Windows

This patch updates the version of Apache Tomcat and Java for the Windows installer. (Bug 1143328)

  • Apache Tomcat: 8.5.43

  • JDK: Zulu 8u212-b04 (zulu8.38.0.13-ca-jdk8.0.212-win_x64.zip)

2.0 System Requirements

NetIQ Self Service Password Reset includes support for the following operating system versions:

  • Appliance: You can deploy the Self Service Password Reset appliance in the following virtual systems:

    • Hyper-V version 4.0

    • VMware ESX 5.5 or later

  • Windows .msi File: You can deploy the Self Service Password Reset .msi file on the following platforms:

    • Windows Server 2016

    • Windows Server 2012

    • Microsoft Azure Marketplace Windows 2016

  • WAR File: You can deploy the Self Service Password Reset WAR file on the following platforms:

    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 7.4 or later (64-bit)

    • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server or later (64-bit)

      • 12 SP 3

      • 11 SP 4

    • Amazon Web Service EC2 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP 3

      • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.4

      • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP 3

For detailed information on system requirements, supported operating systems, and browsers, see Deployment Requirements of Self Service Password Reset in the Self Service Password Reset 4.3 Administration Guide.

3.0 Installing or Upgrading NetIQ Self Service Password Reset

To install Self Service Password Reset, see Installing Self Service Password Reset in the Self Service Password Reset 4.3 Installation Guide.

To upgrade your current deployment of Self Service Password Reset to this version, see Upgrading or Migrating Self Service Password Reset in the Self Service Password Reset 4.3 Installation Guide.

4.0 Verifying the Installation

Complete the following steps to verify that the installation was successful.

To check the installed version:

  1. Log in to the Self Service Password Reset administration console as an administrator.

  2. In the toolbar, click your name, then click Administration.

  3. Click the About tab, then verify that the SSPR Version is 4.3.0.6 b431 r39782.

5.0 Contact Information

Our goal is to provide documentation that meets your needs. If you have suggestions for improvements, please email Documentation-Feedback@netiq.com. We value your input and look forward to hearing from you.

For detailed contact information, see the Support Contact Information website.

For general corporate and product information, see the NetIQ Corporate website.

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