Cisco Secure Client 5.1.8.105 (MR8)

[adaswani]

Cisco is proud to release Cisco Secure Client (formerly AnyConnect) version 5.1.8.105 (MR8)

Update - March 13, 2025:
Please note: Cisco Secure Client (formerly AnyConnect) version 5.1.8.122 (MR8) has been released as an update to Cisco Secure Client version 5.1.8.105. Customers are encouraged to deploy this latest version. See https://community.cisco.com/t5/secure-access-software-release-notes/cisco-secure-client-5-1-8-122-mr8-update-to-5-1-8-105/ta-p/5270436

Download

There are three ways to access the Cisco Secure Client:

• Download from the Cisco Secure Access dashboard
  • Connect > End User Connectivity Click the Cisco Secure Client download icon in the top right and download the appropriate software for your operating system.
    
    
• The Cisco software portal
  • Deploy with full packages for head end and pre-deploy methods
  • Optional Cloud Connector (Connector is required for all cloud features)
  • Deploys the same way as "AnyConnect" branded releases
    
    
• Cisco Secure Client Cloud Management (Windows and MacOS)
  • Cloud features enabled by default
  • Cloud management of profiles
  • Easy cloud updates
    
    

Enhancements

• Introduced the ability to traverse regional boundaries that are governed under differing regulations. Initial support for China region. (Windows, macOS) (Note: please refer to KB article at https://community.cisco.com/t5/security-knowledge-base/umbrella-directory-update-cisco-secure-client-5-1-8-win-macos/ta-p/5275528 )
• Addressed an issue where DNS protection is impacted due to a conflict with other agents attempting to listen on port 53 (Windows, macOS)
• Secure Client now reports Secure Web Gateway protection status as well to the dashboard (Windows, macOS)

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue that causes TCP connections to drop in certain rare instances (Windows)
• Fixed an issue with use of swg_use_kdf.flag that would cause restart of internal state in certain rare instances  (macOS)
  
  

Known Issues

• None

Other Changes

• None
  
  These release notes are for the Umbrella roaming security module only. Refer to the Secure Client release notes for a list of new features and bug fixes affecting other modules.

[adaswani]

Cisco is proud to release Cisco Secure Client (formerly AnyConnect) version 5.1.8.105 (MR8)

Update - March 13, 2025:
Please note: Cisco Secure Client (formerly AnyConnect) version 5.1.8.122 (MR8) has been released as an update to Cisco Secure Client version 5.1.8.105. Customers are encouraged to deploy this latest version. See https://community.cisco.com/t5/secure-access-software-release-notes/cisco-secure-client-5-1-8-122-mr8-update-to-5-1-8-105/ta-p/5270436

Download

There are three ways to access the Cisco Secure Client:

• Download from the Cisco Secure Access dashboard
  • Connect > End User Connectivity Click the Cisco Secure Client download icon in the top right and download the appropriate software for your operating system.
    
    
• The Cisco software portal
  • Deploy with full packages for head end and pre-deploy methods
  • Optional Cloud Connector (Connector is required for all cloud features)
  • Deploys the same way as "AnyConnect" branded releases
    
    
• Cisco Secure Client Cloud Management (Windows and MacOS)
  • Cloud features enabled by default
  • Cloud management of profiles
  • Easy cloud updates
    
    

Enhancements

• Introduced the ability to traverse regional boundaries that are governed under differing regulations. Initial support for China region. (Windows, macOS) (Note: please refer to KB article at https://community.cisco.com/t5/security-knowledge-base/umbrella-directory-update-cisco-secure-client-5-1-8-win-macos/ta-p/5275528 )
• Addressed an issue where DNS protection is impacted due to a conflict with other agents attempting to listen on port 53 (Windows, macOS)
• Secure Client now reports Secure Web Gateway protection status as well to the dashboard (Windows, macOS)

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue that causes TCP connections to drop in certain rare instances (Windows)
• Fixed an issue with use of swg_use_kdf.flag that would cause restart of internal state in certain rare instances  (macOS)
  
  

Known Issues

• None

Other Changes

• None
  
  These release notes are for the Umbrella roaming security module only. Refer to the Secure Client release notes for a list of new features and bug fixes affecting other modules.

[adaswani]

Cisco is proud to release Cisco Secure Client (formerly AnyConnect) version 5.1.8.105 (MR8)

Update - March 13, 2025:
Please note: Cisco Secure Client (formerly AnyConnect) version 5.1.8.122 (MR8) has been released as an update to Cisco Secure Client version 5.1.8.105. Customers are encouraged to deploy this latest version. See https://community.cisco.com/t5/secure-access-software-release-notes/cisco-secure-client-5-1-8-122-mr8-update-to-5-1-8-105/ta-p/5270436

Download

There are three ways to access the Cisco Secure Client:

• Download from the Cisco Secure Access dashboard
  • Connect > End User Connectivity Click the Cisco Secure Client download icon in the top right and download the appropriate software for your operating system.
    
    
• The Cisco software portal
  • Deploy with full packages for head end and pre-deploy methods
  • Optional Cloud Connector (Connector is required for all cloud features)
  • Deploys the same way as "AnyConnect" branded releases
    
    
• Cisco Secure Client Cloud Management (Windows and MacOS)
  • Cloud features enabled by default
  • Cloud management of profiles
  • Easy cloud updates
    
    

Enhancements

• Introduced the ability to traverse regional boundaries that are governed under differing regulations. Initial support for China region. (Windows, macOS) (Note: please refer to KB article at https://community.cisco.com/t5/security-knowledge-base/umbrella-directory-update-cisco-secure-client-5-1-8-win-macos/ta-p/5275528 )
• Addressed an issue where DNS protection is impacted due to a conflict with other agents attempting to listen on port 53 (Windows, macOS)
• Secure Client now reports Secure Web Gateway protection status as well to the dashboard (Windows, macOS)

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue that causes TCP connections to drop in certain rare instances (Windows)
• Fixed an issue with use of swg_use_kdf.flag that would cause restart of internal state in certain rare instances  (macOS)
  
  

Known Issues

• None

Other Changes

• None
  
  These release notes are for the Umbrella roaming security module only. Refer to the Secure Client release notes for a list of new features and bug fixes affecting other modules.

[adaswani]

Cisco is proud to release Cisco Secure Client (formerly AnyConnect) version 5.1.8.105 (MR8)

Update - March 13, 2025:
Please note: Cisco Secure Client (formerly AnyConnect) version 5.1.8.122 (MR8) has been released as an update to Cisco Secure Client version 5.1.8.105. Customers are encouraged to deploy this latest version. See https://community.cisco.com/t5/secure-access-software-release-notes/cisco-secure-client-5-1-8-122-mr8-update-to-5-1-8-105/ta-p/5270436

Download

There are three ways to access the Cisco Secure Client:

• Download from the Cisco Secure Access dashboard
  • Connect > End User Connectivity Click the Cisco Secure Client download icon in the top right and download the appropriate software for your operating system.
    
    
• The Cisco software portal
  • Deploy with full packages for head end and pre-deploy methods
  • Optional Cloud Connector (Connector is required for all cloud features)
  • Deploys the same way as "AnyConnect" branded releases
    
    
• Cisco Secure Client Cloud Management (Windows and MacOS)
  • Cloud features enabled by default
  • Cloud management of profiles
  • Easy cloud updates
    
    

Enhancements

• Introduced the ability to traverse regional boundaries that are governed under differing regulations. Initial support for China region. (Windows, macOS) (Note: please refer to KB article at https://community.cisco.com/t5/security-knowledge-base/umbrella-directory-update-cisco-secure-client-5-1-8-win-macos/ta-p/5275528 )
• Addressed an issue where DNS protection is impacted due to a conflict with other agents attempting to listen on port 53 (Windows, macOS)
• Secure Client now reports Secure Web Gateway protection status as well to the dashboard (Windows, macOS)

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue that causes TCP connections to drop in certain rare instances (Windows)
• Fixed an issue with use of swg_use_kdf.flag that would cause restart of internal state in certain rare instances  (macOS)
  
  

Known Issues

• None

Other Changes

• None
  
  These release notes are for the Umbrella roaming security module only. Refer to the Secure Client release notes for a list of new features and bug fixes affecting other modules.

[Ken Stieers]

Released this to my test machines today via XDR... the install is killing VPN connections...  In the past, it left them alone/didn't upgrade while connected (or at least none of my users complained...??)  Did I get lucky? is this new behavior? 

[adaswani]

@Ken Stieers this issue doesn't seem to relate to the Umbrella module. I recommend opening a support ticket for further assistance.

[ssignorelli]

The link has been removed and all links reference a paywall controlled access above and beyond what is available within the Meraki Dashboard; this seems both criminal and unethical to charge for access for something already being paid for and not providing the most secure version. It seems Cisco Lawyers should be made aware of this liability since it will open Cisco to a very nasty lawsuit when one of your clients is compromised due to being an insecure version and you have made it impossible to obtain it within reasonable means.