Main window improvements (protection status, switching between Simple/Expert views)
Improved settings (redesigned Anti-Leak and Web Control settings dialogs, integrated Application Rules dialog)
Improved Online Activity logging
Ability to disable logging completely
Alerts on rule creations in Auto-Learn mode
The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
Error during installation (code 14001)
Error during update (code 101)
Network connections were blocked after installation on the computer with Avast installed
If installing over a previous version, password from the previous configuration was not accepted
Issues with blocking GZIP
Update period was expired with the valid key/in trial mode
User interface settings inconsistency in compatibility mode
Entertainment mode settings were not preserved
Blocked traffic while working with virtual machines
Issues while detecting malware in a hosts file (file was deleted, possible crash)
Applications located on removable disks sometimes inherited network access rules from other applications
EVE Monitor data were blocked
Outpost prevented system restore point creation under Windows Vista
Several of the most commonly reported crashes
More minor issues
Outpost Firewall Pro 2008 (6.0.2295.253.0490)
Release date: June 4, 2008
The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
Databases update issues
Outpost Firewall Pro 2008 (6.0.2293.253.0490)
Release date: April 23, 2008
The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
No prompt for system restart after drivers deinstallation
Outpost could sometimes crash on starting processes
Databases update issues
Outpost Firewall Pro 2008 (build 6.0.2284.253.0485)
Release date: February 29, 2008
The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
No UDP activity in Network Activity log
Web Control false positives (false Flash prompts)
High CPU load on logging
Connections could not be closed after visiting some sites
System could slow down after network parameters change
Packet filtering performance is improved due to rules optimization
Outpost Firewall Pro 2008 (build 6.0.2279.251.0482)
Release date: February 26, 2008
The following improvements are introduced:
Compatibility with Windows Vista SP1
Compatibility with Windows Server 2008
Ability to automatically create rules for applications signed by trusted vendors
Ability to disable content filtering for specific applications
Ability to block Flash banners and ads by GET request
Auto-Learn mode improvements
The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
Anti-Leak Control:
PC could freeze on Anti-Leak Control prompt if Punto Switcher was installed on the computer
Windows 2000 system could freeze on Anti-Leak Control learn dialog
FEEDBACK.EXE service issues (incl. Anti-Leak Control false positives, crash on system startup)
Anti-Leak Control false positives if processes write to their own memory on Vista32
Performance and stability:
Outpost could crash on downloading updates
Outpost could crash on displaying network activity
Outpost could crash on Vista x64
Slow start on Vista 64
CPU high load on deleting files to Recycle Bin on Vista 64
System slowed down while importing large list of advertisement keywords
Compatibility issues (McAfee Security Center 8.0, BitDefender 10.2, nProtect GameGuard, CA Anti-Virus 8.4.0.24)
Update and installation:
Error 101 while updating the product
Some folders were not deleted after installation over Outpost Security Suite 2007
Configuration was not imported correctly if installing over Outpost Security Suite 2007 or Outpost Firewall Pro 4.0
Windows Security Center integration issues
Service could not be unloaded if exiting the product while updating Outpost on Vista 32
Other:
Scan history was not preserved after switching to background scanning mode
Incorrect details of registry keys were displayed in quarantine
Web Control exclusions did not work
Issues while processing IMAP protocol traffic
Operation logic in case of "Allow Once" response to Rules Wizard prompt is changed
Files which size exceeded the specified value were checked irrespective of the corresponding setting
NAT Zone flag did not work correctly if LAN was marked as trusted
More minor fixes
Outpost Firewall Pro 2008 (build 6.0.2225.232.465.287)
Release date: December, 20 2007
The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
Most commonly reported crashes and freezes, among which are the following:
Freeze on process name verification
System memory could be corrupted on content filtering under Windows Vista
Possible crash on user answer to Rules Wizard prompt from already finished application
Folders could not be deleted because of SmartScan cache files presence
Error 14001 during installation
Entertainment mode false positives for Microsoft Outlook under Windows Vista
SmartScan technology is enabled by default on Windows Vista (if this is possible due to compatibility reasons)
Content of some web pages could be corrupted
Outpost Firewall Pro 2008 (build 6.0.2220.223.446.277)
Release date: December 5, 2007
The following improvements are introduced:
Multiple Event Viewer improvements, among which are the following:
New records are placed on top
Log configuration is preserved (column width, etc.)
Ability to copy record to clipboard
Ability to clear the log
Extended Anti-Malware log
Web Control events are logged at the default logging level
Port number is logged on detecting port scanning
Some advanced logs are not displayed by default
Multiple Network Activity improvements, among which are the following:
Ability to break connection
Ability to manually group/ungroup application connections
Ability to completely exit the product and stop the service using the Exit command
Animated product icon during system scan
System tray icon tooltip contains product version and system IP addresses
«About» command in the system tray icon context menu
Owner of the file digital signature is checked on network access request or system activity request
Ability to start Compatibility Wizard from the Start menu
Ability to select product operation mode (Normal mode to run at system startup, Background to run invisibly, and Disable mode to not run at system startup)
Ability to cure malware that is registered as LSP
Ability to cure malware that require reboot
The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
Possible service initialization error after installation (as a consequence – the system could be restarted from the second time only)
Ability to unload Outpost using Gmer anti-rootkit tool
If installing on the computer with KIS installed, klif.sys driver could not be detected
Critical registry keys were not controlled if the Optimal Host Protection level was selected
Rules Wizard prompt for svchost.exe on rawsocket access request
Possible crash on starting rootkit that loads the wincom32.sys driver
Real-time protection exclusions did not work
File could not be restored from Quarantine if the folder from which they were quarantined did not exist
Weekly scheduled tasks were not started
Sites’ content could be corrupted under Vista x86/x64
Attack Detection false positives on visiting several sites
Most commonly reported crashes
Multiple interface issues
Outpost Firewall Pro 2008 (build 6.0.2175.214.430.270)
Release date: November 16, 2007
The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
Most commonly reported crashes
The same reports were sent several times
Links in the main windows did not work
Several localization and interface issues
Outpost Firewall Pro 2008 (build 6.0.2172.214.422.270)
Release date: November 14, 2007
The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
Outpost monitor and Outpost Feedback were not registered in startup entries
Outpost Firewall could block installation of services
Information about crashes could not be sent to Agnitum
Rules autocreation did not work on 64-bit systems for applications from ProgramFiles (x86) and SysWOW64 folders
Most commonly reported crashes (including crash on content filtering)
Error 14001 during installation
Rules were applied incorrectly in some cases
Address macros could be incorrectly resolved in rules
Leaktests SPT 15 and SPT 16 were failed on Vista64
Error while importing LAN settings from Outpost Firewall 4.0
Web pages content could be blocked/corrupted (GZIP decoding issue)
Outpost Firewall now cannot be installed over Outpost Security Suite
Outpost Firewall Pro 2008 (build 6.0.2168.211.415.268)
Release date: November 2, 2007
Improved compatibility with the following third-party products:
G DATA AntiVirusKit/IS AntiVirusKit (Vista32, Vista64, XP32)
Panda Antivirus (Vista32, Vista64)
CyberHawk Antivirus (Vista32, Vista64)
The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
Most commonly reported crashes
Configuration import issues
Anti-Malware engine issues
Outpost Firewall Pro could freeze on Windows Vista
Hung connections in Network Activity
Outpost Firewall Pro could crash on Registry changes on an x64 platform
Optimized control of Registry changes on an x64 platform
Suspicious objects were blocked automatically
Outpost Firewall Pro could crash when filtering content
GZIP encoded pages could be blocked
Improved blocking of some types of leaktests
Known issues:
Outpost Firewall Pro could conflict with G DATA AVK Firewall
Outpost Firewall Pro 2008 (build 6.0.2162.205.402.266)
Release date: October 24, 2007
The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
Outpost Firewall Pro could freeze on Windows Vista with third-party antivirus software installed such as KIS, NOD32, AVAST
Access to encrypted drives could be denied
Empty Network Activity log
Several instances where crashes were possible
Outpost Firewall Pro 2008 (build 6.0.2160.205.402.266)
Release date: October 22, 2007
The successor to Outpost Firewall Pro 4.0, the new version includes a number of innovative technologies to deliver even better protection.
The following features are new:
Improved Host Protection. Unauthorized drivers are blocked from loading and malicious code is prevented from gaining full access to the system, and there is a new focus on consistency and reliability of protection against unknown malware that attempts to circumvent existing security.
Restricted access to potentially infective websites. The new web control module optionally blocks access to potentially malicious web sites, safeguarding users' systems against inappropriate personal data disclosure and drive-by downloads. The filtering is reputation-based and works in the background, regardless of whether the anti-malware module is active. The list of restricted sites can be manually edited; it is updated via the regular automatic updates.
Extended monitoring of critical system objects. For more advanced users, this feature allows the definition and management of permissible actions to further control vulnerable system objects and inappropriate program behavior.
Full Vista and 64-bit platform support. The totally redesigned Outpost architecture means that the product is now compatible with Windows 2000 onwards, including Vista and all 64-bit Windows versions.
IPv6 support. The new network connection protocol extensively used in Windows Vista, IPv6, is fully recognized, filtered and its data protected. The protocol is the evolution of its predecessor, IPv4, and provides a number of scalability, automation and security improvements.
Full support for Fast User Switching and low-privilege user accounts. Outpost is now compatible with multi-user Windows environments and works seamlessly with Fast User Switching and Remote Desktop connections. Under Vista, the product fully supports User Account Control security mechanisms.
Granular web control. Ad blocking and protection against infective websites has been extended to ensure compatibility with even the most complex and sophisticated websites and provide even higher levels of online safety.
Improved appearance and accessibility. The streamlined interface with Vista-style design lets users review options and access key program features much more quickly.
Auto-learning mode. When Outpost is first started, it runs in a special "learning mode" where all alert notifications are suppressed. During this time, the program is silently learning the user's typical program activity and firewall-monitored connections. After the learning period is over, the product reverts to normal mode, but will prompt for a response only when new activity is seem, dramatically reducing the number of alerts requiring a user response.
Improved visibility into on-demand spyware scanning. The scanner displays detailed information about the current scanning and malware removal process, letting users see in real time the types of malware found and eradicated.
Outstanding performance and very low resource consumption. Gives users more flexibility in setting when future scans will be scheduled, as well as defining more scanning parameters, such as checking critical system areas whenever malware definitions have been updated.
Outpost Firewall Pro 4.0 (build 1025/700/303)
Release date: July 18, 2007
The following issues are fixed (only significant ones are listed):
More strict rules for DNS activity
Automatic rules creation issue (active rules were disabled)
Freezes on x64 platform
Outpost Firewall Pro 4.0 (build 1007/591/145)
Release date: January 25, 2007
The following issues are fixed (only significant ones are listed):
Outpost Firewall self-protection could be bypassed (read the full story)
Outpost Firewall did not register in Windows Security Center
Self-protection did not work in some cases
Outpost Firewall could freeze on x64 platform
Outpost Firewall Pro 4.0 (build 1005/590/123)
Release date: January 11, 2007
The following features are new:
Fake Protection Revealer leaktest interception
SpyCar tests interception
Allow Once action in real-time spyware protection learn dialog
More thorough registry monitoring (Expandable String Value and similar variables are now controlled in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run registry key)
The following issues are fixed (only significant ones are listed):
Anti-Spyware plug-in was not loaded under Windows 98
Outpost Firewall could crash on restoring objects from Anti-Spyware quarantine
Outpost Firewall could crash on thread opening
Several localization and interface issues
Outpost Firewall Pro 4.0 (build 971/584)
Release date: November 7, 2006
The following issues are fixed (only significant ones are listed):
Anti-leak support for alternative way to install system-wide hooks is added
Several incompatibility issues with third-party products (McAfee Virusscan Enterprise 8, Spysweeper 5.0.x/Enterprise, Avast, and others)
The attempt to establish a dial-up connection was performed on starting windows after updating to version 4.0
Outpost Firewall blocked access to Start > Search > For Files and Folders
Startup mode did not changed from Disabled to Normal after reboot
Zero IP address could appear in macroaddresses
Outpost Firewall could freeze on disabling self-protection
Anti-Leak and Self-Protection buttons were available on Windows 9x
Anti-Leak Control blocked process self-injection
Anti-Spyware monitor could hang on ignoring spyware
Several interface issues
Outpost Firewall Pro 4.0 (build 964/582)
Release date: September 27, 2006
Agnitum's Outpost Firewall Pro 4.0 boasts even greater and more proactive security.
The following features are new:
This version delivers proactive security functionality that blocks all currently-known techniques for bypassing security protection (leak tests), so it fully prevents sensitive data leakage from individual PCs. Its new Anti-Leak Control integrates Hidden Process Control and Process Memory Control technologies available in previous versions and provides a set of additional anti-leak features that allow to prevent such actions of malicious processes as control over another application, components injection, application window control, application launch with command line parameters, and others.
Its new spyware signature analyzer provides even more accurate spyware detection to increase users’ protection against all known and even modified and new versions of malware. The spyware scanner besides calculating checksums using the entire file, can detect malware by the unchanged unique part of a file to more precisely evaluate threats.
Outpost Firewall Pro 4.0 uses a new, ultra powerful Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) 256 verification routine to identify applications while automatically creating network access rules through ImproveNet. This enables Outpost Firewall to be much more precise in identifying an application in order to ensure the creation and distribution of optimum rule sets. This algorithm replaces the old MD5 algorithm that could be bypassed by recently discovered hacking techniques, which, of course, significantly reduced the ability of this commonly used algorithm to protect users’ machines.
Outpost Firewall Pro 4.0 makes it much easier to create the most secure configurations with its new macro definitions for applications and global rules. These can be used, for example, to designate the local network as LOCAL_NETWORK or all DNS servers simply as DNS_SERVERS. This gives advanced users the ability to quickly define security rules for their Intranet communications as well as some Windows-based services (for example, DNS).
Outpost Firewall Pro 4.0 also provides a specially designed Entertainment mode that avoids distracting the user’s attention or interrupting a game yet still protects the system when you are playing or watching movies online. While in this mode, the protection is active without bothering the user with numerous prompts or alerts.
For those who want to decrease the number of prompts, yet still want to have full control, Outpost Firewall Pro 4.0 suggests the Low level of Component Control, which does not warn about every changed or added application component, but warns only about executable files.
Finally, Outpost Firewall Pro 4.0 features a new self-protection mode. With self-protection turned on, Outpost Firewall Pro protects itself against termination caused by viruses, Trojans or spyware. Even attempts to simulate user keystrokes that would otherwise lead to firewall shutdown are detected and blocked. Outpost Firewall Pro also constantly monitors its own components on the hard drive, registry entries, memory status, running services, and so on, and disallows any changes by malicious applications.
Version 4.0 improves overall usability and performance, and is available for 64-bit operating systems.
The following issues are fixed (only significant ones are listed):
Outpost Firewall loaded slowly on a computer with a considerable number of spyware programs
IPv6 protocol could not be blocked
Outpost Firewall did not check for an Internet connection before attempting to send error report
Incorrect number of detected spyware was displayed
New configuration was applied before clicking Finish in New Configuration Wizard
On loading new configuration or on starting/logging off, Outpost Firewall could miss packets for several seconds
Outpost icon in system tray could disappear
Global rules were created even if rules autocreation was disabled
Update issues, including spyware-signature database
Found spyware were displayed incorrectly
Rules autocreation issues
Outpost Firewall loading optimization
Anti-Spyware monitor engine optimization
The number of controlled critical objects is increased
Compatibility with antivirus products is improved
Control of physical process memory modification is added
Several system hang-ups and crashes
Several mirror issues (including GUI and localization)
Outpost Firewall Pro 3.51 (build 759/462)
The following issues are fixed (only significant ones are listed):
Created application rules were deleted after restarting Outpost
Issue with copying rules (copied and modified rule was deleted after restarting Outpost)
Outpost could not start after update
Rules for NOD32 were not preserved
Rules Wizard prompt was not displayed after modifying the predefined rule for application
Application could not be installed into the current folder
Outpost Firewall Pro 3.51 (build 748/462). Release date: April 20, 2006
Following is a list of new features:
New flags in outpost.ini to control rules auto update settings
The following issues are fixed (only significant ones are listed):
New presets for system rules and basic applications
Outpost Plug-in SDK updated
Third-party plug-ins updated to be compatible with Outpost 3.51
Rules Wizard prompt was displayed too slowly
Interface and localization issues
Sometimes CPU load reached 100 % on Win98
Some Anti-Spyware plug-in issues
Some presets issues
Besides, a lot of stability and usability improvements are performed.
Outpost Firewall Pro 3.5 (build 641/458)
The following issues are fixed (only significant ones are listed):
Component Control logic updated to block leak tests;
Few uninstall errors;
Outpost Firewall Pro 3.5 (build 639/457). Release date: February 9, 2006
Following is a list of new features:
Application rules autocreation allows for automatic creation of rules for well-known applications as soon as they require network access for the first time. This significantly reduces the number of dialog pop-ups that require user responses;
Agnitum invites you to join the ImproveNet program to improve the quality, security and control features of Outpost Firewall Pro even more! With your consent, Outpost Firewall Pro will collect anonymous information about network-enabled applications on your computer to be used to expand the existing database of known applications so we can make many more automatic access rules available to users;
Outpost Firewall Pro 3.5 now also features an automatic distribution and update of new rules. After a new access rule has been created based on information from Agnitum's ImproveNet program, it is automatically shared with other Outpost Firewall Pro users via Agnitum Update to reduce the number of product prompts;
Anti-Spyware protection is even more tightly integrated with Outpost Firewall Pro's firewall, providing on-the-fly scanning of all processes that require network access for the first time;
Improved logging system now uses fewer system resources and provides clearer logs. Outpost Firewall Pro now has the capability of logging specific application activities by defining log exclusions for a particular Internet or network activity. The logging system includes optimized default settings with disabled logging for specific allowing rules.
The following issues are fixed (only significant ones are listed):
Outpost Firewall could crash after plug-ins diagnostics;
Outpost Firewall system tray icon might not appear after loading;
Packets could be missed after shutting the system down;
Outpost Firewall could hang after on sending minidump file.
Outpost Firewall Pro 3.0 (build 557/437)
The following issues are fixed (only significant ones are listed):
After upgrading from version 2.7, the spyware base was not available until Outpost Firewall was restarted.
Duplicate records in the Add/Remove Programs dialog after installing Outpost Firewall 3.0.
If in User Mode, Outpost Firewall did not start correctly after a user logoff/logon.
French, German, Russian, and Spanish localization issues.
New Debug plug-in for providing error feedback to Agnitum.
The Agnitum Update message was displayed when updating the spyware base.
Access to the FTP server was blocked if standard rules for FTP protocol from preset were used.
Issues while adding filters in Log Viewer.
Stateful inspection was not turned on in Allow Outqoing DHCP global rule after updating from version 2.7.
Agnitum Update hung in case of no network access.
Outpost Firewall could not be uninstalled after upgrading from previous versions.
An empty checkfw.log file in root of disk C:\ was created.
Outpost Firewall could crash on starting some Adobe applications.
Outpost Firewall could crash when moving or manually adding any application to the Partially Allowed list.
Outpost Firewall locked the registry which resulted in a slow system shut down.
A remote address specified in the Rules Wizard dialog was not automatically set in the Rules window when selecting Custom and clicking OK.
The "Block extra long DNS requests" option is disabled by default.
Black color scheme issues.
Outpost Firewall could crash if a started application was immediately closed.
Outpost Firewall could crash on loading its service.
Outpost Firewall could crash on performing some plug-in diagnostics.
Outpost Firewall could crash when going to sleep or hibernate mode.
Component control did not respond when updating any application that uses an Internet connection.
Spyware scanner dumped large numbers of .tmp files in Windows temporary folder.
Outpost Firewall Pro 3.0 (build 543/431). Release date: September 26, 2005
Agnitum's Outpost Firewall Pro 3.0 delivers even more protection against spyware and hacker attacks along with improved performance, control and usability.
The following features are introduced:
Real-time spyware protection monitors and blocks every attempt by malware to harm your computer.
Spyware On-Demand Scanner lets you check your system for spyware threats to identify and remove them from your computer.
ID Block prevents specific personal data leaks from occurring on your computer.
Attack Detection plug-in now detects and averts particular Ethernet attacks such as IP spoofing, ARP scanning, ARP flood and others, protecting your system from invasions on a local network and more Internet attacks providing even more solid protection against external threats.
Improved Component Control monitors the more vulnerable locations and files to decrease the number of pop-up prompts that demand your attention.
The Smart Advisor provides additional information on each Outpost Firewall Pro event and gives recommendations so users are more confident in their decisions.
New Startup Wizard allows performing quick initial configuration of Outpost Firewall Pro after installation.
Our feedback service lets you report Outpost Firewall Pro security issues to our support service directly from the program.
The following issues are fixed (only significant ones are listed):
'Allow/Block Once' commands logic was changed. All data from specified local ports to specified remote ports and addresses is allowed/blocked during a single communication.
Subnet mask and wildcards ('*') can be correctly used in editing dialogs for IP address lists.
Rules creation for FTP DATA is fixed. If your computer was set up as an Internet Connection Sharing gateway, access to FTP servers could have been blocked if using FTP active mode.
Besides, a lot of stability and usability improvements are performed.
Outpost Firewall Pro 2.7 (build 495/417)
Following is a list of issues that were fixed (only major listed):
Minor changes in Component Control logic
Fixed display of incorrect reasons in Network Activity monitor
Outpost Firewall Pro 2.7 (build 493/416)
Following is a list of issues that were fixed (only major listed):
Minor changes in Component Control logic
Fixed display of incorrect reasons in Network Activity monitor
Outpost Firewall Pro 2.7 (build 492/416)
Following is a list of new features:
Data transfer via DNS request blocking disabled
Following is a list of issues that were fixed (only major listed):
FTP connections problem (data connection) - some are blocked
McAfee freeze.
Logging to netstat.log cannot be disabled
Wrong Allow/Block once commands logic
Outpost Firewall Pro 2.7 (build 485/412). Release date: May 31, 2005
Following is a list of new features:
Ability to exclude applications from Hidden Process Control
Ability to exclude applications from Process Memory Control
Smart rules configuration for servers with multiple IP addresses
Blocking of data transfer via DNS requests
Smart rule naming
Following is a list of issues that were fixed (only major listed):
Issue with opening of renamed attachments in TheBat!
Windows Server 2003 SP1 issue showing up in inability to receive mail using TheBat!
Processing of fragmented packets (all fragments were processed according to the rules for the first fragment)
User logon/logoff processes issues
Outpost Firewall Pro 2.6 (build 452/403)
Following is a list of issues that were fixed:
Network games issue (UDP)
Russian language issues in interface
Outpost Firewall Pro 2.6 (build 451/402). Release date: April 12, 2005
Following is a list of new features:
Browser Adjustment plug-in allows controlling your Ads and Active Content plug-ins directly from within Internet Explorer
Following is a list of issues that were fixed:
Several shell crashes
Agnitum Update issues
Outpost did not accept the registration key after the update period had expired
Issues with FTP clients under Windows XP SP2 with ICS enabled
Several password protection issues
Several issues concerning blocking/slowing down of network access
Rules Wizard issues on incoming connections
Outpost Firewall Pro 2.5 (build 375/374)
Following is a list of issues that were fixed
Outpost crashed on startup on some computers
Interface issues in Network Activity windows fixed
Application description display issues
Select file for the sound alert feature in Attack Detection plug-in did not work
Issue preventing detection of some types of attacks fixed
Improved detection of third-party firewalls already installed on computer
Memory leak during each user logon/logoff fixed
Stateful inspection was ignored in system TCP rules
Some DNS requests were processed incorrectly that resulted in browsing issues
Component Control issue with applications installed on disks created with Subst command fixed
Several BSODs fixed
Rules Wizard did not work for incoming UDP packets
Agnitum Update informed that the existing files were newer than the downloaded ones
Default rules for Remote Administrator application added
Some loopback addresses were not processed as local that resulted in local proxy activity blocking
ICS is not blocked now in Block Most mode
Log Viewer: received data counter fixed
Outpost Firewall Pro 2.5 (build 370/370)
Following is a list of new features
Improved stability and performance
Following is a list of issues that were fixed
Various freezes and crashes
Wrong rules for ALG.EXE - FTP clients were blocked
Local and remote DoS attack via DNS RESPONSE
Loopback addresses were processed incorrectly
Log Viewer: filter by port number did not work
Incorrect work of Attack Detection's sensivity level
When putting application on the Trusted list, the rule was created without taking application's folder into account
Shortcut to Outpost homepage did not work
Outpost Firewall Pro 2.5 (build 369/369). Release date: November 14, 2004
Following is a list of new features
Ability to configure local packets filtering rules in order to increase the security behind local proxy
Ability to configure transit packets filtering rules for better performance on the gateway PCs
Rawsockets control allows protecting against direct low-level socket calls
Ability to allow/block ICMP type 10 (Router Solicitation)
Network mask support in Network Address dialogs
Presets for working in Windows domain
Support for creating rules for applications with non-English names
Ability to add command line parameters for 'Run application' action in rules creation dialog
Ability to accept one changed component for all applications at once
Ability to view all controlled components for particular application
Ability to rebuild component control database from scratch
Protection against process memory space hijacking by malicious code (Copycat and Thermite leak tests)
Prompt for launching a process in hidden window (former DisableNetworkForHiddenPrcoess option in outpost.ini)
Password protection from unauthorized stopping/terminating of Outpost service
Option to turn logging off without Outpost restart
Export of log files in CSV format
Log Viewer shows records in real time
Component Control events are logged
Ability to edit application rules while performing auto configuration during installation
Ability to build Component Control database during installation
Ability to run auto configuration both during installation and when creating a new configuration
Access to Log Viewer can be protected by password
Faster IGMP and ICMP packet processing
"What's new" is available" from the Help menu
Warning if user exits Outpost or switches it to Disable mode
"Show Log Viewer" option added to tray shortcut menu
Outpost does not require a restart after entering registration key
All passwords used in Outpost are encrypted
License expiration date is shown in Outpost’s main window
Automatically switching to Block most policy after certain period of inactivity or screen saver activation
Ability to select a policy for Background mode
Option to play sound when attack or port scanning is detected
Option to unblock the IP that was blocked by Attack Detection plug-in after attack or port scanning
Ability to turn on and off detection of attacks of particular type
Exclusion list of IPs from which port scanning would not be detected
Exclusion list of ports to which port scanning would not be detected
Customizing a weight of danger for port to trigger Port Scanning detection warning
Customizing a weight of danger to trigger Port Scanning detection warning for Low, Normal and Maximum modes
Fine tuning of attack and scanning detection internal parameters
All requests to remote port 53 violating the DNS standards are blocked
Ability to exclude host from being cached
Suspicious attachments with non-English names now also can be renamed so they cannot harm your computer
CLSID attachments now also can be renamed to protect from malicious code execution
Attachment extensions are shown in Attachment Quarantine Properties dialog
Ability to download list of advertisement blocking keywords from Agnitum forum (AGNIS list)
Import and export of the Ads and Content plug-in settings
Referrer blocking on per site basis allows controlling your privacy on the selected sites only
Option to prompt a request for blocking referrers
Ability to exclude specific sites from being blocked by the Content plug-in
Following is a list of issues that were fixed
BSOD on Hyper threading PCs
Log Cleaner crashed and slowed performance
Different kinds of system freezes including freeze due to alert on blocked attack, freeze during standby, freeze caused by malformed e-mails
Incorrect service registration distorting TCP protocol performance
Memory leaks due to IGMP flood
Troubles in rules settings for applications located not on hard disk (floppy, CD, etc.)
Outpost crashed during Windows shutdown
NetBIOS counters now show correct number of sent/received bytes
Blocking of access to specific sites
Errors while creating exclusions lists for Ads and Active content plug-ins
[Last Hosts] option in outpost.ini is no more logged
Outpost Firewall Pro 2.1 (build 303/314)
Following is a list of new features
Improved stability and performance
Following is a list of issues that were fixed
Various freezes and crashes
Swedish, Polish and Spanish localization bugs
BSODs on systems with SMP and Hyperthreading CPUs
Javascript blocking issues
Outpost Firewall Pro 2.1 (build 297/309)
Following is a list of new features
French, Spanish, Dutch and Italian languages support
Following is a list of issues that were fixed
Explore Logs Folder results in Function call blocked ShellExecuteExw error
Visual attack alerts are not logged
Malformed URL in AD Trashcan
Crashes during log cleanup
Log Viewer window often cannot be closed
Various system crashes (BSOD)
Status text overwrites itself during Update Check Driver
Microsoft Windows Driver Verifier compatibility issues
Help system vulnerability in service mode
Registry usage during logoff
Crash after loading corrupted DNS cache records
Reduced GDI resource load at startup under Windows 9x
Activation in Agnitum Update for retail customers
Exclusion list in the Ad blocking plug-in functioning
Outpost Firewall Pro 2.1 (build 292/307). Release date: February 17, 2004
Following is a list of new features
Visual alerts that inform you of events requiring your immediate attention so you can provide an appropriate and timely response.
Improved Active Content filtering lets you individually configure specific sites and provides a broader management of active content elements, improved security and better privacy protection.
Improved Advertisement blocking provides for more convenient banner ad treatment and supports personalized settings for specific sites.
Improved Content filtering now supports the display of a custom message for sites that contain abusive content.
Improved logging system automatically maintains the optimum log size for best performance.
Multiple user interface enhancements provide for easier and more intuitive program operation.
Seamless migration from the free version with the help of the Agnitum Update tool.
Protocol #224 packets are now grouped into connections.
To improve performance, connections to closed ports are not shown in the Network Activity window.
Redesigned trashcan window.
50% faster logging performance.
Improved broadcast packet processing performance.
Improved performance when there’s a large number of open ports.
Improved performance of the Network Activity window.
Improved TCP and UDP connection learning algorithm.
IPSec and GRE packets are now grouped in pseudo connections.
Windows 2003 support.
Following is a list of issues that were fixed
General Protection Fault when the Rules Wizard prompt displayed for an application that did not have a VERSIONINFO resource.
Incorrect log event timestamp.
ShellExecute vulnerability under Windows 2000 and XP.
Active Content plug-in interface design.
Localization bug fixes.
Rename bug for attachments with identical names.
ICF support under Windows XP SP2.
Process handling under Windows XP.
Update process freezes.
Random startup slows under Windows XP.
Logoff under Windows 98.
All network activity lockout bug.
Process handle management bugs.
Agnitum Update scripts.
Windows XP crashes at reboot after the Outpost install.
Outpost crashed with error 00000002 at Outpost startup under Windows XP.
“Handle is invalid” error while running the Log Viewer and Agnitum Update from Outpost.
FILTNT.SYS driver crashes.
IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL BSOD errors.
Incorrect function of ICS and Rules Wizard after switching a network cable on/off.
Crashes and freezes during Windows 98/ME shutdown.
Rules do not function in Rules Wizard mode.
Interoperability issues with Datapol Orange Box.
Now connection stays with 'MODULES' state if Outpost shows "Components Updated" dialog. As soon as you close "Components Updated" the status of the connection is changed.
Wrong connection start up time displayed in the Network Activity window.
Wrong grouping of non TCP/UDP/ICMP protocols into pseudo connections.
Break connection menu is disabled now when it is impossible to break a connection.
Rules Wizard dialog box and 'New version found' dialog box appear in the taskbar.
Blocked TCP connections were not displayed in Network Activity window.
