Creating and Editing Patch Properties

Creating patch properties is part of the process that creates a new patch and saves it to the Ivanti Endpoint Security. Once a patch is created, you can subsequently edit its properties using the Patch Properties page.

  1. Start the Ivanti Content Wizard.
  2. If the Open Patch page opens, click Cancel. If it doesn't, proceed to the next step.
    The Patch Properties page opens.

    3. For more information on the various properties and fields in the Patch Properties page, refer to The Patch Properties Page.

  3. Type a unique name for the patch in the Title field. The default title is New Patch.
  4. Type a unique identifier for the patch in the Identifier field.
    You may determine the identifier or you may choose to use one supplied by the vendor.
  5. Type the release date for the patch in the Released field.
    By default, the current date is specified. You can use the vendor's date if necessary.
  6. Type the vendor's URL in the Hyperlink field.
  7. Select a vendor from the Vendor drop-down list.
    Vendors must be added before they can show up as an item in the Vendor drop-down list. For more information, see Adding a New Vendor.
  8. Select an impact from the drop-down list in the Impact field.
    To understand the various impact options available, refer to Understanding Patch Severity Levels.
  9. Select an applicable patch status from the drop-down list in the Status field:
    • Active
    • Beta
    • Pending

    To understand the various status options and their meaning, refer to The Patch Properties Page.

  10. [Optional] Select CVE Identifiers.
    1. Click the CVE Identifiers button.
      The CVE Identifiers dialog opens.
    2. Select File > Add.
      The Add CVE Code dialog opens and lists the available CVE Identifiers.
    3. Double-click on the CVE Identifier that is applicable to your needs.
      The Add CVE Code dialog closes and the item is added to the CVE Identifiers dialog.
    4. Click Save.
      The CVE Identifiers dialog closes and the item is added to CVE Identifiers field.
    5. [Optional] Repeat steps a, b, c, and d to add additional CVE Identifiers.
  11. Type a description in the Description field.
    This description will be visible in the Patches page of the Ivanti Endpoint Security.
  12. [Optional] Select the Make this Patch hidden from the end user check box.
  13. Select File > Save.

    14. If you save the patch without adding a package, you are asked if you want to save without adding a package. Click Yes to proceed.

    The patch properties are saved for the new patch.

After Completing This Task:

After creating the patch properties, continue with the other steps involved in patch creation such as adding a signature, fingerprint, and so on. The various steps are detailed in Creating a Linux Patch.