Trend Micro, Inc. Oct. 21, 2009
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Virus Scan API (VSAPI)
for NTKD X32, NTKD X64, NTKD IA64, DLL X32 DLL X64 Linux X86
Linux X64 Solaris FreeBSD 32 FreeBSD 64 and MAC OSX 32
Version 9.000 Beta - Build 1003
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Contents
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1. About VSAPI
1.1 Overview of This Release
1.2 Who Should Install This Release
1.3 Files Included in This Release
2. What's New
2.1 New Features
2.1.1 Detection of files with PDF exploit
2.1.2 Shellcode detection support
2.1.3 Identification of additional file types
2.1.4 Microsoft Office exploit detection
2.2 Enhancements
2.2.1 Clean enhancements
2.2.2 Reduced Smart Feedback frequency
2.2.3 Wildcard support for file/folder exclusions
2.2.4 Spyware scanning in compressed files
3. Documentation Set
4. System Requirements
5. Installation
6. Post-Installation Configuration
7. Known Issues
8. Release History
9. Contact Information
10. About Trend Micro
11. License Agreement
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1. About VSAPI
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The Trend Micro virus scan engine, VSAPI (short for Virus Scan
Application Program Interface) is a robust, industry-leading,
carrier class virus scanning and cleaning module. It is at the
heart of all Trend Micro enterprise and personal antivirus
products.
1.1 Overview of This Release
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VSAPI 9.000-1003 is a official release that includes several new features
and enhancements. It also includes all applicable bug fixes released
earlier.
Note: Trend Micro recommends updating to pattern file 6.375.00 or
later after updating to this scan engine release.
1.2 Who Should Install This Release
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Install this release if you are running an earlier VSAPI version,
especially if you are experiencing issues.
1.3 Files Included in This Release
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Module File Name Build No.
VsapiNT.sys 9.000.0.1003
TmFilter.sys 9.000.0.1003
TmPreFlt.sys 9.000.0.1003
TmXPFlt.sys 9.000.0.1003
VSAPI32.DLL 9.000.0.1003
VSAPI64.DLL 9.000.0.1003
2. What's New
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2.1 New Features
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2.1.1 Support for the detection of files that contain known PDF
exploits
2.1.2 Support for shellcode detection
2.1.3 Recognition of the following additional file types:
- Flash video(FLV)
- Microsoft Document Imaging (MDI)
- Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG)
- QuickTime (MOV )
- RIFF
- SITX
- ZIP64
2.1.4 Support for the detection of exploits to Microsoft Office
vulnerabilities
2.2 Enhancements
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2.2.1 Enhanced clean mechanisms
2.2.2 Reduced frequency of Smart Feedback transmissions
2.2.3 Support for wildcard entries when specifying files and
folders for scan exclusion
2.2.4 Support for spyware scanning in compressed files
3. Documentation Set
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In addition to this readme file, products that leverage VSAPI
typically include their own readme files and the following documents:
o Getting Started (or Administrator's) Guide -- product overview,
installation planning, installation and configuration instructions,
and basic information intended to get you "up and running."
Electronic versions of the printed manuals are available at:
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/
o Online help -- Context-sensitive help screens that provide guidance
for performing a task.
o Knowledge Base -- a searchable database of known product issues,
including specific problem-solving and troubleshooting topics.
http://esupport.trendmicro.com
4. System Requirements
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Please refer to your product documentation.
5. Installation
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Please refer to your product documentation.
6. Post-Installation Configuration
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Please refer to your product documentation.
Note: Trend Micro recommends that you update your scan engine and
virus pattern files immediately after installing the product.
7. Known Issues
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7.1.1 The Shellcode Scanner does not support the detection of
shellcode viruses in VB and ASP format.
7.1.2 The Shellcode Scanner does not support the detection of
encrypted JavaScript content.
7.1.3 To fully leverage this release, products should allow users
to input the characters "*" and "?" in the file/folder
exception list.
8. Release History
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VSAPI 8.980 External Beta(build 1070) Sep 21, 2009
VSAPI 8.980 Internal Beta(build 1066) Sep 01, 2009
VSAPI 8.980 Internal Beta(build 1062) Aug 19, 2009
VSAPI 8.952 Official release(build 1009) Jun 30, 2009
VSAPI 8.950 Official release(build 1094) Jun 01, 2009
VSAPI 8.950 Official release(build 1092) Apr 01, 2009
VSAPI 8.915 Patch release(build 1009) Feb 12, 2009
VSAPI 8.915 Patch release(build 1008) Feb 10, 2009
VSAPI 8.915 Patch release(build 1007) Feb 09, 2009
VSAPI 8.915 Patch release(build 1001) Jan 30, 2009
VSAPI 8.913 Patch release(build 1006) Jan 22, 2009
VSAPI 8.913 Patch release(build 1005) Jan 15, 2009
VSAPI 8.913 Patch release(build 1004) Jan 14, 2009
VSAPI 8.911 Patch release Nov 26, 2008
VSAPI 8.921 Patch release Oct 16, 2008
VSAPI 8.760 Patch Release(Linux, Solaris) Sep 15, 2008
VSAPI 8.910 Patch Release Aug 29, 2008
VSAPI 8.910 Patch Release Aug 19, 2008
VSAPI 8.900 Official Release Jul 31, 2008
VSAPI 8.740 Patch Release Jun 19, 2008
VSAPI 8.720 Patch Release(Linux) Jun 27, 2008
VSAPI 8.720 Patch Release Jun 02, 2008
VSAPI 8.730 Patch Release May 14, 2008
VSAPI 8.710 Patch Release May 06, 2008
VSAPI 8.750 Patch release(PE_SALITY.M) May 21, 2008
VSAPI 8.701 Patch release(PE_SALITY.M) Apr 22, 2007
VSAPI 8.700 Official Release Apr 01, 2008
VSAPI 8.551 Patch release Nov 21, 2007
VSAPI 8.500 Official Release Jun 22, 2007
VSAPI 8.330 Patch release(PE_CORELINK.C) Jun 07, 2007
VSAPI 8.321 Patch release Apr 18, 2007
VSAPI 8.331 Patch release Apr 07, 2007
VSAPI 8.331 Patch release Apr 05, 2007
VSAPI 8.330 Patch release Dec 01, 2006
VSAPI 8.370 Patch release Nov 23, 2006
VSAPI 8.150 Patch release Nov 03, 2006
VSAPI 8.350 Patch release Oct 15, 2006
VSAPI 8.140 Patch release Sep 22, 2006
VSAPI 8.320 Official Release Sep 20, 2006
VSAPI 8.310 Official Release Aug 24, 2006
VSAPI 8.132 Patch release(PE_DETNAT.D) Jun 09, 2006
VSAPI 8.131 Patch release(PE_DETNAT) May 22, 2006
VSAPI 8.130 Patch release May 05, 2006
VSAPI 8.120 Patch release Mar 10, 2006
VSAPI 8.110 Patch Release Jan 15, 2006
VSAPI 8.100 Official Release Dec 15, 2005
VSAPI 7.680 Patch Release Nov 21, 2005
VSAPI 8.000 Official Release Nov 18, 2005
VSAPI 7.670 Patch Release Aug 23, 2005
VSAPI 7.660 Patch Release Jul 11, 2005
VSAPI 7.650 Patch Release Jun 20, 2005
VSAPI 7.700 Patch Release Jun 18, 2005
VSAPI 7.620 Patch Release May 18, 2005
VSAPI 7.510 Patch Release Feb 18, 2005
VSAPI 7.500 Official Release Jan 30, 2005
VSAPI 7.370 Patch Release Oct 29, 2004
VSAPI 7.360 Patch Release Sep 20, 2004
VSAPI 7.330 Patch Release Aug 19, 2004
VSAPI 7.320 Patch Release Aug 06, 2004
VSAPI 7.130 Patch Release Aug 14, 2004
VSAPI 7.120 Patch Release Aug 14, 2004(P1K)
VSAPI 6.880 Patch Release Jul 29, 2004(P1KJP)
VSAPI 7.300 Official Release Jun 15, 2004
VSAPI 7.110 Patch Release Apr 28, 2004
VSAPI 7.100 Official Release Mar 31, 2004
VSAPI 7.000 Official Release Mar 05, 2004
VSAPI 6.860 Patch Release Feb 05, 2004
VSAPI 6.850 Patch Release Jan 18, 2004
VSAPI 6.840 Patch Release Dec 10, 2003
VSAPI 6.810 Official Release Jul 22, 2003
VSAPI 6.740 Controlled Release Sep 03, 2003
VSAPI 6.640 Patch Release Jul 22, 2003
VSAPI 6.650 Patch Release Jul 22, 2003
VSAPI 6.640 Patch Release Jul 22, 2003
VSAPI 6.640 Patch Release Jul 22, 2003
VSAPI 6.630 Patch Release Jul 04, 2003
VSAPI 6.620 Patch Release Jun 26, 2003
VSAPI 6.610 Patch Release May 14, 2003
VSAPI 6.600 Patch Release Apr 24, 2003
VSAPI 6.580 Patch Release Mar 04, 2003
VSAPI 6.550 Patch Release Jan 29, 2003
VSAPI 6.510 Official Release Dec 13, 2002
9. Contact Information
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10. About Trend Micro
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Trend Micro, Inc. provides virus protection, anti-spam, and
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11. License Agreement
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