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Release Notes for the Cisco VPN 5000 Client Software Version 5.2.8 for Linux
Caveats Fixed in Previous Releases
Caveats Fixed in Version 5.2.7
Caveats Fixed in Version 5.2.1
Caveats Fixed in Version 5.1.5
Caveats Fixed in Version 5.1.2
Caveats Fixed in Version 5.0.19
Caveats Fixed in Version 5.0.8
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Release Notes for the Cisco VPN 5000 Client Software Version 5.2.8 for Linux
November 1, 2002
These release notes provide information about the Cisco VPN 5000 client software Version 5.2.8 for the Linux operating system. These release notes are updated as needed to describe new and changed information, caveats, and documentation updates.
Contents
This document contains the following sections:
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Caveats Fixed in This Release
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Caveats Fixed in This Release
This section describes caveats fixed in VPN 5000 client software Version 5.2.8 for Linux.
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The VPN 5000 client now supports the new Linux distributions that use Version 3.2 + of the GCC compiler.
Caveats Fixed in Previous Releases
The following sections list caveats fixed in previous releases of the VPN 5000 client for Linux.
Caveats Fixed in Version 5.2.7
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The open_tunnel and close_tunnel proceses no longer fail when you use the -d command option and enter an invalid network interface name. For more information, see http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/vpn5k-client-multiple-vuln-pub.shtml.
Caveats Fixed in Version 5.2.1
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The VPN client now creates the necessary folder /etc/Intraport Client/certificates/requests during installation and the "can't open out file" message no longer appears when you attempt to make a certificate request using simple certificate enrollment protocol (SCEP).
Caveats Fixed in Version 5.1.5
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When you use the VPN client in active or normal mode FTP, the FTP session no longer locks up if you are using concentrator code that is at or above Version 5.2.21or 6.0.19. Previously, this problem occurred because the VPN client could not receive traffic through sessions that it did not initiate.
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When you use the VPN client with a dialup connection, a certificate in Manual mode no longer fails, and the VPN client can now successfully connect to the concentrator.
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When you use the -n flag on the command line to use NAT transparency, this no longer overwrites the UseFTCP=True keyword in the configuration file.
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The keepalive interval on the VPN client push from the concentrator now times out in the correct time frame.
Caveats Fixed in Version 5.1.2
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The close_tunnel process no longer fails when you place the open_tunnel process into the background and enter your shared secret to receive the "Tunnel open" message.
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The VPN client no longer locks up due to a large number of debugging messages being appearing in the system log.
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If you use the VPN client for Linux with RADIUS, SecurID, and a certificate, the SecurID prompt now requests that you enter the Passcode so that a connection can be established.
Caveats Fixed in Version 5.0.19
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The VPN client no longer dumps system messages in the debugging log. Previously, a high number of logging messages caused the workstation to lock up.
Caveats Fixed in Version 5.0.8
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The VPN client using kernel Versions 2.2.5 through 2.2.15 or later no longer causes the operating system to stop responding to console commands.
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The VPN client now works correctly with a concentrator configured for DNS redistribution.
Limitations
This section lists known limitations for the VPN client Version 5.2.7 for Linux.
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The VPN client only has control over the interface that is specified for tunneling on the command line. It does not affect other interfaces or devices. For example, if you specify the following command:
open_tunnel -d eth1then traffic through eth0 or ppp0, is not affected in any way.
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Workaround: Use kernel Version 2.4.x.
Obtaining Documentation
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http://www.cisco.com/public/ordsum.html
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http://www.cisco.com/go/subscription
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Documentation Feedback
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Obtaining Technical Assistance
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If you want to obtain customized information and service, you can self-register on Cisco.com. To access Cisco.com, go to this URL:
Technical Assistance Center
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Cisco TAC inquiries are categorized according to the urgency of the issue:
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The Cisco TAC resource that you choose is based on the priority of the problem and the conditions of service contracts, when applicable.
Cisco TAC Web Site
You can use the Cisco TAC Web Site to resolve P3 and P4 issues yourself, saving both cost and time. The site provides around-the-clock access to online tools, knowledge bases, and software. To access the Cisco TAC Web Site, go to this URL:
All customers, partners, and resellers who have a valid Cisco service contract have complete access to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC Web Site. The Cisco TAC Web Site requires a Cisco.com login ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a login ID or password, go to this URL to register:
http://www.cisco.com/register/
If you are a Cisco.com registered user, and you cannot resolve your technical issues by using the Cisco TAC Web Site, you can open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen
If you have Internet access, we recommend that you open P3 and P4 cases through the Cisco TAC Web Site.
Cisco TAC Escalation Center
The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses priority level 1 or priority level 2 issues. These classifications are assigned when severe network degradation significantly impacts business operations. When you contact the TAC Escalation Center with a P1 or P2 problem, a Cisco TAC engineer automatically opens a case.
To obtain a directory of toll-free Cisco TAC telephone numbers for your country, go to this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml
Before calling, please check with your network operations center to determine the level of Cisco support services to which your company is entitled: for example, SMARTnet, SMARTnet Onsite, or Network Supported Accounts (NSA). When you call the center, please have available your service agreement number and your product serial number.
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