[BESAdmin-Announcements] BigFix Scanner Update 11.0.42.1 published 2026-05-29

[Announcements for BES Administrators]

The BigFix Scanner Team is proud to announce the new version of the BigFix
Scanner.

*Published site: *
BigFix Scanner version 11

*Key changes in this update:*

   - Improved Scanner Logs to cover essential information and reduce noise
   - Security enhancements
      - zLib component updated to version 1.3.2
      - Golang updated to version 1.25
   - Selected scanner fixes.

To view the details related to the preview feature and  scanner defects
that were fixed in this update, refer to the release notes
https://support.bigfix.com/scanner/BigFix-Scanner-11.0.42.1-ReleaseNotes.pdf


*Actions needed: *
If you use the *Wscan component only then no action is required* as this
update covers the Service component.

Run the *Install or Upgrade scanner* Fixlet from the *BigFix Scanner* site
to install or upgrade both Service and Wscan components.

Note: Deploying default BigFix Scanner means installation of additional
Windows service. Please consult and agree within wider IT teams rollout of
this across the environment. Some systems might monitor introducing new
service on Windows endpoints and trigger alerts.

For more information about how to install, maintain, and use the BigFix
Scanner, refer to
https://help.hcl-software.com/bigfix/11.0/BigFix_Scanner/index.html.

We hope you find this latest release of BigFix Scanner content useful and
effective.

Thank you!
– The BigFix Scanner Team
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