The 8.5.2 Server Release Notes provide information for users upgrading from previous versions as well as for users new to VMware Carbon Black App Control.
Build: 8.5.2.4
Date: September, 2020
Introduction
IMPORTANT: 8.5.0 was recalled due to a critical product defect. That defect, EP-11522, was resolved in this 8.5.2.4 release.
NOTE REGARDING SIEM:
Events were rebranded to use new product names. Your SIEM may need to be updated to reflect these changes.
The Vendor and Product name have changed; the new values are VMware_Carbon_Black and App_Control respectively.
In Server versions prior to 8.5.2 these values were Carbon_Black and Protection.
Supported upgrade paths
Below is a table explaining the supported upgrade paths for Carbon Black App Control 8.x servers:
| Upgrading from: | Upgrading to: |
|---|---|
| v8.0.0 | v8.5.2 |
| v8.1.0 | v8.5.2 |
| v8.1.4 | v8.5.2 |
| v8.1.6 | v8.5.2 |
| v8.1.8 | v8.5.2 |
| v8.1.10 | v8.5.2 |
| v8.5.0 | v8.5.2 |
Corrective Content
This section lists the defect fixed in Carbon Black App Control 8.5.2.4 Server.
| Item # | Description |
|---|---|
| EP-11522 | Fixed a critical product issue in 8.5.0.38. |
