1. Hotfix Release Information

Resolved Known Issues

Trend Micro Apex Central™ as a Service

This Hotfix resolves the following issue(s):

Issue 1 (SEG-84419)

"CmdProcessor.exe" stops unexpectedly.

Solution

This Hotfix resolves the issue.

Issue 2 (VRTS-4775)

An improper cookie configuration issue has been found.

Solution

This Hotfix resolves the issue.

Issue 3 (SEG-86056)

An issue prevents report-generating jobs from running normally.

Solution

This Hotfix resolves the issue so reports are generated successfully.

Issue 4 (SEG-82615)

Active Directory (AD) synchronization fails if the current user does not have the required permissions to access the AD.

Solution

This Hotfix ensures that AD synchronization proceeds normally under the scenario above.

Issue 5 (SEG-87203)

An issue prevents users from deploying the Trend Micro Data Loss Prevention(TM)(DLP) policy from Apex Central when there are identical entries in the exclusion list.

Solution

This Hotfix resolves this issue.

Issue 6 (SEG-82139)

The value of the field "File/Data Size" in DLP logs always appears as "2147483647" on the Apex Central server web console when the triggering file on the endpoint is larger than 2 GB.

Solution

This Hotfix resolves this issue.

Issue 7 (SEG-82045)

A case-sensitivity issue causes AD synchronization to fail.

Solution

This Hotfix resolves the issue.

Issue 8 (SEG-87322)

Custom Data Loss Prevention(TM) (DLP) expressions that contain a question mark and colon in sequence "?:" are invalid.

Solution

This Hotfix resolves the issue.

Issue 9 (SEG-76144)

The "Matched Content" information is missing from the event named scheduled incident summary notification.

Solution

This Hotfix resolves this issue.

Issue 10 (SEG-86854)

The "C&C List Source" column will show "103" rather than the "Relevance rule".

Solution

This Hotfix resolves this issue.

Issue 11 (SEG-83570)

During Daylight Saving Time (DST), inaccurate "Detection Time" information appear in Predicted Machine Learning logs.

Solution

This Hotfix resolves the issue.

Issue 12 (SEG-88731)

An issue prevents Apex Central from synchronizing agent and domain information from managed products.

Solution

This Hotfix resolves the issue to ensure that Apex Central can synchronize agent and domain information from managed products successfully.

Issue 13 (SEG-73839)

The following DLL files stop unexpectedly in debug mode.

  • cmdHandlerDeployNow.dll
  • cmdHandlerProductManager.dll
  • cmdHandlerScheduleDownload.dll

Solution

This Hotfix ensures that the libraries work normally in debug mode.

Issue 14 (SEG-86689)

Users cannot save the "Allowed USB Devices" list on the Apex Central console if the device information contains an "@" character.

Solution

This hotfix resolves the issue so users can save the "Allowed USB Devices" list.

Trend Micro Apex One™ as a Service

This Hotfix resolves the following issue(s):

Issue 1 (SEG-84875)

Sometimes, an issue related to the "tmescore.sys" and "tmesutil.sys" drivers of the Apex One Endpoint sensor may trigger blue screen of death (BSOD) on Dell laptops.

Solution

This Hotfix updates the Apex One security agent program to resolve this issue.

Issue 2 (PDGJIRA-84657)

The domain users and groups used in User-Defined Rules for Application Control criteria does not update new domain information from Windows Active Directory regularly.

Solution

This Hotfix updates the Application Control files to resolve this issue. Application Control now updates the Active Directory information daily.

Issue 3 (SEG-86927)

Trend Micro Apex Central receives false positive C&C callback alerts from Apex One as a Service for IP addresses that have been added into the Network Content Inspection Engine (NCIE) approved list.

Solution

This Hotfix resolves this issue by updating the log sending mechanism and enabling users to create a list of IP addresses exempted from C&C callback alerts.

Issue 4 (SEG-88243)

On the "Agents > Agent Management > Status" page of the Apex One web console, the platform information of agents installed on the Microsoft(TM) Windows(TM) Server 2019 platform appear as Windows Server 2016.

Solution

This Hotfix updates the Apex One server program to resolve this issue.

Issue 5 (VRTS-4934), (VRTS-4925)

Apex One is affected by an Improper Access Control Information Disclosure vulnerability.

Solution

This hotfix updates the Apex One server program to remove the vulnerability.

Issue 6 (SEG-88710)

The "Settings" button on the Scan Now Deployment Settings page on the Apex One SaaS Server console is no longer required since these settings are now deployed through policies from Trend Micro Apex Central(TM).

Solution

This Hotfix removes the "Settings" button from the page.

Issue 7 (SEG-82539)

A JSON parsing error prevents Apex One from deploying policies.

Solution

This Hotfix updates the Apex One server program to prevent the issue.

Issue 8 (SEG-91038)

An issue prevents the Trend Micro Apex One Data Protection Service from starting is applied on a computer running on the Microsoft(TM) Windows(TM) 7 platform.

Solution

This Hotfix updates the Data Protection module to resolve this issue.

Trend Micro Apex One™ (Mac) as a Service

There are no issues for this Hotfix release.

Enhancements

Trend Micro Apex Central™ as a Service

The following enhancements are included in this Hotfix:

Enhancement 1 (SEG-86857)

This Hotfix improves the performance of the "Automated Analyses" page in handling queries.

Enhancement 2 (SEG-57640)

This Hotfix adds the "Domain Hierarchy" column in policy target search results.

Enhancement 3 (SEG-82919)

This Hotfix enables Apex Central to support the following token variables in Behavioral Monitoring event notifications.

  • %domain%
  • %hierarchy%
  • %BM_policy%
  • %risklevel%
  • %target%
Enhancement 4 (PDGJIRA-7684)

This hotfix upgrades the PHP module to build 7.4.6.

Enhancement 5 (PDGJIRA-7668)

This hotfix enhances the readability and consistency of default user role names by renaming default plural role names to the singular name for all roles (for example, the "Administrators" role is now "Administrator"). If the renamed user role already exists, Apex Central adds "_(1)" after the renamed user role name.

Enhancement 6

Policy widget enhancement for Apex One (Mac): The "Pass" action is renamed to "Deny access" for Real-time Scan to align with the action name in Apex One. This name change does not affect the functionality.

Trend Micro Apex One™ as a Service

The following enhancements are included in this Hotfix:

Enhancement 1 (SEG-88754)

This Hotfix disables the "Initiate Update" option under the "Outdated Agents" group on the Endpoint Status Widget. This option is no longer relevant after the October 2020 update because Apex One Security Agents now automatically polls the server for updated settings and components and sends status updates at a specific interval.

Enhancement 2 (SEG-81998)

When Apex One Security Agents are installed in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment, virtual desktops are created and abandoned quickly which leaves a large number of duplicate machine name entries on the Apex One server web console. The entries will not have the same IP Address and MAC Address. This makes the total security agent count inaccurate. This Hotfix enables Apex One to delete duplicate machine name entries.

Procedure

To configure Apex One to delete the duplicate machine name entries:

  1. Install this Hotfix (see "Installation").
  2. Open the "ofcserver.ini" file in the "\PCCSRV\Private" folder on the Apex One server installation directory.
  3. Under the "INI_SERVER_SECTION" section, manually add the "EnableCheckClientComputerName" key and set its value to "1".
  • [INI_SERVER_SECTION]
  • EnableCheckClientComputerName=1
  1. Save the changes and close the file.
  2. Restart the Apex One Master Service.
  3. Perform a restart on the affected Apex One security agents.

Enhancement 3

This Hotfix enables Apex One to support Security Agent installation on the Microsoft(TM) Windows(TM) 10 October 2020 Update (20H2).

Enhancement 4 (PDGJIRA-7933)

This Hotfix improves the performance of the Security Agent.

Trend Micro Apex One™ (Mac) as a Service

The following enhancements are included in this Hotfix:

Enhancement 1

This hotfix enables Apex One (Mac) as a Service to support MacOS 11 Big Sur.

Enhancement 2

The "Pass" action is renamed to "Deny access" for Real-time Scan to align with the action name in Apex One. This name change does not affect the functionality.

Additional Information

Trend Micro Apex Central™ as a Service

No additional information available.

Trend Micro Apex One™ as a Service

Security Agent version: 14.0.9043

Security Agent restart: Required

Estimated size of network traffic (in terms of bandwidth) required for deployment:

  • 32-bit Security Agent hotfix = 127 MB
  • 64-bit Security Agent hotfix = 139 MB

Trend Micro Apex One™ (Mac) as a Service

Security Agent Version: 3.5.3661

Security Agent Restart Requirement: Not required

Estimated size of network traffic (in terms of bandwidth) required for deployment:

64-bit Security Agent Hotfix = 136.3MB

Additional Requirements: Enable web browser extension (https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000273346)

2. Documentation Set

    The document set includes:

  • Trend Micro Apex One™ as a Service documents
    • Readme: Contains a list of known issues and may also contain late-breaking product information not found in the Online Help or printed documentation.
    • Knowledge Base: An online database of problem-solving and troubleshooting information. It provides the latest information about known product issues. To access the Knowledge Base, go to the following website: http://esupport.trendmicro.com
  • Trend Micro Apex Central™ as a Service documents
    • Administrator's Guide: A PDF document that provides detailed instructions for how to configure and manage the Trend Micro Apex Central™ as a Service console and features.
    • Data Protection Lists (Chapter 1 only): A PDF document that lists predefined data identifiers and templates for Data Loss Prevention.
    • Widget and Policy Management Guide: Explains how to configure Dashboard widgets and Policy Management widgets on the Trend Micro Apex Central™ as a Service console.
    • Automation Center: Online user guides and references that explain how to use the Apex Central Automation APIs: https://automation.trendmicro.com/apex-central/home
    • Online Help: Provides "how to's", usage advice, and field-specific information. The Help is also accessible from the Trend Micro Apex Central™ as a Service console.
  • Trend Micro Apex One™ server documents
    • Administrator's Guide: A PDF document that discusses getting started information and Trend Micro Apex One™ server administration.
    • Online Help: Provides "how to's", usage advice, and field-specific information. The Help is accessible from the Trend Micro Apex One™ server, agent, and Policy Server consoles, and from the OfficeScan Master Setup.
  • Trend Micro Apex One™ (Mac) server documents
    • Administrator's Guide: A PDF document that discusses getting started information and Trend Micro Apex One™ (Mac) server administration.
    • Online Help: Provides "how to's", usage advice, and field-specific information for Trend Micro. The Help is also accessible from the Trend Micro Apex One™ as a Service console.
  • Security Agent documents
    • Trend Micro Apex One™ Security Agent Online Help: Discusses getting started information, Trend Micro Apex One™ Security Agent installation procedures, and Trend Micro Apex One™ Security Agent management.
    • Trend Micro Apex One™ Security Agent Readme: Contains a list of known issues and may also contain late-breaking product information not found in the Online Help or printed documentation.
    • Trend Micro Apex One™ (Mac) Security Agent Online Help: Discusses getting started information, Trend Micro Apex One™ (Mac) Security Agent installation procedures, and Trend Micro Apex One™ (Mac) Security Agent management.

    Download the latest versions of the PDF documents and readme at our online documentation.

3. Post-installation Configuration

No post-installation steps are required.

NOTE: Trend Micro recommends that you update your scan engine and virus pattern files immediately after installing the product.

4. Known Issues

Trend Micro Apex Central™ as a Service

There are no known issues for this Hotfix release.

Trend Micro Apex One™ as a Service

Known issues in this release:

Known issue 1

Security Agent consoles running build 13.95 display an incorrect policy name. To resolve this issue, upgrade the Security Agent to 14.0. After the Security Agent contacts the server, the policy name displays correctly.

Known issue 2

Off-premises and Security Agents in Independent mode cannot update the Certified Safe Software Pattern from external update sources.

Known issue 3

Coexist mode Security Agents on endpoints with Windows Defender may experience installation issues or be unable to upload data to the Apex One server due to a file locking issue. To resolve this issue, add Endpoint Sensor (ESEServiceShell.exe and ESClient.exe) in the exclusions list of Windows Defender to prevent the locking issue.

Known issue 4

After copying a file to a remote server using a relative path as the source, Apex One is unable to translate the relative path into the full system directory.

Known issue 5

The quality of RCA analysis chain image files is reduced when viewing the files using Windows 10 Photo Viewer.

Known issue 6

When attempting to start a Historical Investigation from the Attack Discovery Detections widget that includes Registry value name or Registry value data criteria, the Historical Investigation displays an error message if the length of the Registry value name exceeds 260 characters or the Registry value data exceeds 64 characters.

Known issue 7

After updating the Attack Discovery Pattern file (tmesadp.ptn) on Security Agents, a database schema error may occur that causes the Endpoint Sensor feature to continuously report the same detections to the server during each synchronization. This causes duplicate records to display on the Apex Central server.

Known issue 8

Root Cause Analysis email attachment results may also include temporary files created when the user saved the file.

Known issue 9

The number of matched endpoints that display on a Root Cause Analysis chain may appear to be greater than the total if the Security Agent on an endpoint was uninstalled or no longer reports to the same managing server.

Known issue 10

The Endpoint Sensor service may have high memory usage.

Known issue 11

The Endpoint Sensor may have high peak CPU usage occasionally.

Known issue 12

Endpoint Sensor has CPU peak during Windows Update phase.

Known issue 13

The user or account name in ADE detection may be empty.

Trend Micro Apex One™ (Mac) as a Service

Known issues in this release:

Known issue 1

After enabling the Scan Time Machine option for Manual Scan and Scheduled Scan, Apex One (Mac) cannot perform any actions (clean, quarantine, or delete) on detected malware threats due to a permission limitation in Mac OS. Configured scan actions are displayed as unsuccessful in the product logs.

Known issue 2

When performing a historical investigation on Apex One (Mac) endpoints, the system replaces a backslash (/) with a colon (:) in file names, preventing users from searching for file names that contain backslashes in investigation results.

To resolve this issue, use a colon (:) to search for the files.

5. Contact Information

A license to Trend Micro software usually includes the right to product updates, pattern file updates, and basic technical support for one (1) year from the date of purchase only. After the first year, you must renew Maintenance on an annual basis at Trend Micro's then-current Maintenance fees.

Contact Trend Micro via fax, phone, and email, or visit our website to download evaluation copies of Trend Micro products.

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/contact.html

NOTE: This information is subject to change without notice.

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  • By selecting the "About" option in the application user interface
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