1.6.2 Release Notes
Release Date: August 17, 2021
Bug Fixes
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Fixed an issue on macOS when using SSH (Putty) launcher with cut/copy/paste causing the error “Object Referenced Not Set to an Instance of an Object”
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Fixed a redirect issue when using Jumpcloud integration
Known Issues and Workarounds
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Intermittent Issue: On macOS when run in Protocol Handler mode, cut/copy/paste does not work. The app does not crash. If the app is “unlocked,” cut/copy/paste actions work. To unlock the app, expand the left navigation panel and double-click the “lock” icon for your Secret Server connection.
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Intermittent Issue: On macOS, while connected to any Secret Server, if the user edits the same Secret Server name (via the Secret Server Connections menu), the app could get stuck in a “connecting” state (Web login only).
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Intermittent Issue: On macOS, some users may experience issues connecting to Secret Server via web login (SAML) where the connection stays in a “connecting…” state.
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Upgrade Issues: In some situations, after the update is downloaded, the installer may not start the install process. In that case, please download the files from the links below or via Secret Server and run the installer manually or using a software deployment tool.
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On macOS: When upgrading from v1.6.0, the automatic update process fails to launch the installer.
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On Windows: The auto update may not launch the installer on some Windows systems
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Links for downloading the installers:
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macOS: https://downloads.cm.delinea.com/Thycotic.ConnectionManager.MacOSInstaller.pkg
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Windows: https://downloads.cm.delinea.com/Thycotic.ConnectionManager.WindowsInstaller.msi
Connection Manager and Secret Server Version Compatibility
| CM Version | What Will Work | What Will Not Work | Resolution Steps |
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| 1.6.0 and earlier | CM can launch secrets in Protocol Handler mode | If using Secret Server v11.0 or newer, Connection Manager v1.6.0 will display an error accessing and/or launching any secrets except when used in Protocol Handler mode. Operation of CM v1.6.0 with earlier versions of Secret Server is unaffected. | If you are using Secret Server v11.0 or newer, OR you are a cloud customer, please upgrade to Connection Manager v1.6.2 or newer. |
| If using Secret Server v11.0 or newer, Connection Manager v1.6.0 and earlier cannot access or launch secrets with Lists. Operation of CM v1.6.0 with earlier versions of Secret Server is unaffected. | If using Secret Server v11.0 or newer, upgrade to Connection Manager v1.6.2 or newer for Lists support. | ||
| 1.6.1 (rel. Aug 10, 2021) | Access and launch for most secrets | If using Secret Server v11.0 or newer, Connection Manager v1.6.1 cannot access or launch secrets with Lists. Operation of CM v1.6.1 with earlier versions of Secret Server is unaffected. | If using Secret Server v11.0 or newer, upgrade to Connection Manager v1.6.2 or newer for Lists support. |
| Connection Manager’s built-in upgrade feature does not work when upgrading to v1.6.1. This issue affects both Mac and Windows versions of Connection Manager. | Download and run the Connection Manager installer for the desired version. Manual installation and installation using a software deployment tool are equally effective. | ||
| Connection Manager v1.6.1 does not function correctly on macOS Big Sur. Connection Manager crashes when user provides the password for their local data store. | Upgrade to Connection Manager v1.6.2 or newer. | ||
| 1.6.2 (rel. Aug 17, 2021 | Access and launch for all secrets | Connection Manager’s built-in upgrade feature does not work when upgrading to v1.6.2 for some users. This issue affects both Mac and Windows versions of Connection Manager. | Download and run the Connection Manager installer for the desired version. Manual installation and installation using a software deployment tool are equally effective. |
Underlying Causes of Issues
API Response Changes in Secret Server v11.0:
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Workflow/checkout: A data structure returned from API did not change, but the range of values returned in a data field changed to accommodate new functionality. Connection Manager did not handle the change correctly.
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Lists: API includes a new field type in returned data to provide new Lists functionality in Secret Server 11.0. API consumers must make an additional call to retrieve list data. Connection Manager does not include support for this new feature until v1.6.2.
