Image Release Notes¶
Controller Images: AWS AMI – Version 110421 (11/8/2021)¶
- Added support for AWS IMDSv2.
- Corrected issue with the Aviatrix Controller initialization hanging after image migrating to a new image.
- Closed potential vulnerability in Ubuntu.
Controller Images: AWS AMI – Version 100621 (10/13/2021)¶
This release addresses vulnerabilities fixed by Apache version 2.4.51.
- Controller image version 100621 includes Apache version 2.4.51 which closed vulnerabilities CVE-2021-40438, CVE-2021-33193 and vulnerabilities closed in previous Apache releases.
- Controller image version 100621 closes a potential denial-of-service vulnerability and corrects an issue with launching controller HA.
Gateway Images: hvm-cloudx-aws- 022021, hvm-cloudx-aliyun-122520 (5/10/2021)¶
- R6.4.2499 Software Version is required
- Support new IPSec encryption mechanism
- Update security patches to date
- Introduced the gateway in AWS China and Ali Cloud
- Fix and pass vulnerabilities scan to Feb/2021
Controller Images: AWS AMI – 050120 (8/17/2020)¶
- R6.1.1280 Software Version is required
- Update Linux kernel and packages versions
- Remove packages no longer used by the product
- Set X-XSS-Protection and X-Content-Type-Options by default
- Fix all vulnerabilities up to Jun/2020 (mid ref: 15727)
Gateway Images: hvm-cloudx-aws-102320 (11/10/2020)¶
- R6.2.1837 Software Version is required
- New image fetch mechanism
- Update security patches to date
- Linux Kernel update and package upgrade
- New network drivers
- Fix and pass vulnerabilities scan to Sep/2020 (mid ref: 18262)
Overview¶
Aviatrix multi-cloud networking platform is delivered via two images, a Controller image and a gateway image, both should be maintained with the latest version for managing security and support for the product. Aviatrix intends to publish 2 new images per year.
New Customer Installation Procedures¶
- Customer launches the Aviatrix Controller image instance in the AWS, Azure, or respective cloud marketplace.
- Customer launches new gateways from the Controller. The Controller will automatically pull the latest compatible Gateway version.
Existing Customers - Controller Image upgrade (Migration)¶
Customer is responsible for migrating their existing Controller to the latest image. See image list below.
To implement the latest Controller image, perform the following steps:
- Go to your Controller management console
- Go to Settings > Maintenance > Software Upgrade. Make sure you are on the right software version for the migration. If not, upgrade your software version.
- Go to Settings > Maintenance > Backup & Restore. Make sure you have a backup of your current settings.
- Go to Settings > Maintenance > Migration. Migrate your controller to the latest image.
Note: Migrating your Controller does not impact your network data plane. Your existing Gateways should continue operating during migration.
Existing Customers- Gateway Image upgrade¶
To implement the latest Gateway image, perform the following steps:
- Go to your Controller management console
- Go to Troubleshoot > Diagnostics > Gateway -> Gateway Replace. Select each Gateway and click Replace. (More info on Gateway Replace operation)
