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Forcepoint Web Security v8.5.6
with Content Gateway v8.5.6 on a:
   Linux Server
   Appliance
   
Release Notes for IB 504:  SMBAdmin Kerberos AES keytab fix for RC4 deprecation
                               
                               


Release Notes updated:         30 April 2026


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Contents

     1. Release Notes for IB 504
     2. Installation & Configuration
           - On Linux servers
           - On Appliances
     3. Technical Support

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1.  Release Notes for IB 504:

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This IB is to fix the SMBAdmin Kerberos AES keytab issue caused by RC4
deprecation.

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2.  Installation & Configuration

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This IB replaces the following files:

  /opt/WCG/contrib/samba/SMBAdmin
  
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Linux Server Installation

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For sites that have installed Content Gateway on a Linux server that is not an 
appliance, the instructions for patching are as follows.

To install this IB:

    Copy Hotfix_Forcepoint_Web_Security_8.5.6_CG_504_linux.tar.gz to /root/
  
    Then, with root permission:
   
    1. #rm -fr /tmp/IB504/

    2. #mkdir /tmp/IB504/

    3. #cp /root/Hotfix_Forcepoint_Web_Security_8.5.6_CG_504_linux.tar.gz /tmp/IB504

    4. #cd /tmp/IB504/

    5. #tar xvzf Hotfix_Forcepoint_Web_Security_8.5.6_CG_504_linux.tar.gz

    6. #./install_IB504.sh
	
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If you later need to uninstall this IB for any reason:

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    Copy Hotfix_Forcepoint_Web_Security_8.5.6_CG_504_linux.tar.gz to /root/
   
    Then, with root permission:
    
    1. #rm -fr /tmp/IB504/

    2. #mkdir /tmp/IB504/

    3. #cp /root/Hotfix_Forcepoint_Web_Security_8.5.6_CG_504_linux.tar.gz /tmp/IB504/

    4. #cd /tmp/IB504/

    5. #tar xvzf Hotfix_Forcepoint_Web_Security_8.5.6_CG_504_linux.tar.gz

    6. #./install_IB504.sh rollback


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Appliance - Installation

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Installation with rpm package (quick install)

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To retrieve IB files for appliances, download the IB file 
directly from the download server to each appliance.
     
To install the IB:

1. In the CLI, enter the config context (admin password required):
   
    config 

2. Locate and then download the IB rpm package: 

    load hotfix --id Proxy-8.5.6-504

    install hotfix --id Proxy-8.5.6-504
	
	
If you later need to uninstall this IB for any reason:

1. In the CLI, enter the config context (admin password required):
   
    config 

2. To uninstall the IB:

    uninstall hotfix --id Proxy-8.5.6-504

    OR

    run "uninstall hotfix" and then select the hotfix ID from the list.


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End of installation instructions

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3.  Technical Support

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For Technical information 24/7, log in to My Account at this website:

             www.forcepoint.com
                                  
The Forcepoint Support site offers access to Technical resources, including:

            - Customer Forums
            - Knowledge Base Articles
            - Technical Library Documentation
            - Other available Hotfixes & Downloads

                                    
If you experience any technical difficulty with installing this IB, 
you may create a Forcepoint Technical Support case by clicking on 
"Open a New Case" within your Customer Portal.

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