Q4 2022 release

Patch 9: WebP library security flaw in Apteco FastStats¶

4 October, 2023

FastStats Service FastStats

We have addressed and fixed a security concern related to Chromium in FastStats.

To mitigate the security flaw (CVE-2023-4863) in the WebP library, we have updated Chromium to version 116.0.230 within FastStats.

To apply this fix:

1. Install the FastStats Configurator version 1.3.22292.102 or later contained within the WebService.zip file.
2. Use the FastStats Configurator to upgrade the FastStats Service to version 1.3.22292.102 or later.

3. Use the FastStats Configurator to upgrade the FastStats Binaries to version 1.1.22292.110 or later.

   Note

   FastStats Local users need to install version 1.1.22292.110 or later, contained within the FastStatsLocal.zip file.

Patch 8: Meta API version 17¶

11 September, 2023

FastStats Service

We've updated Meta Facebook API from version 15 to version 17.

To apply this update:

1. Install the FastStats Configurator version 1.3.22292.101 or later, contained within the WebService.zip file.
2. Use the FastStats Configurator to upgrade the FastStats Service to version 1.3.22292.101 or later.

Patch 7: Exception opening modelling environment containing combinations when using FastStats via a launcher¶

15 June, 2023

FastStats

We've found and fixed an exception that occurred when opening a modelling environment containing combinations

The stack trace included the following error message: Could not load file or assembly Apteco.Common.FSharp.... strong name validation failed.

To apply this fix:

1. Install the FastStats Configurator version 1.3.22292.100 or later, contained within the WebService.zip file.

2. Use the FastStats Configurator to upgrade the FastStats Binaries to version 1.1.22292.108 or later.

   Note

   FastStats Local users need to install version 1.1.22292.108 or later, contained within the FastStatsLocal.zip file.

Patch 6: Virtual Package misidentifies string literals as files¶

12 June, 2023

FastStats Service

We've found and fixed a FastStats Service issue misidentifying string literals as files within expression virtual variable definitions. This bug occurred when creating a FastStats Service virtual package, leading to some virtual variables failing to update when using a FastStats Designer virtual package post-load action.

To apply this fix:

1. Install the FastStats Configurator version 1.3.22292.99 or later, contained within the WebService.zip file.
2. Use the FastStats Configurator to upgrade the FastStats Service version to 1.3.22292.99 or later.

Patch 5: Issue running attribute processing PLA in Designer¶

31 May, 2023

Designer

We've addressed a bug that could cause crashes when running an attribute processing PLA (Post-Load Action) in Designer. Additionally, the patch resolves a potential crash issue that could occur in other processing scenarios (e.g. refreshing a Virtual Variable via a .fsf script).

To apply this fix, install FastStats Designer version 1.3.22292.103 or later, contained within the Designer.zip file.

Patch 4: Microsoft Dynamics authentication migration¶

26 April, 2023

FastStats Service FastStats

We've found and fixed an issue causing an error when using the Microsoft Dynamics Apteco integration.

Microsoft Dynamics WS_trust authentication has been deprecated. We've now migrated the Microsoft Dynamics Apteco integration authentication to OAuth2.0. Clients can now successfully authenticate and use the Microsoft Dynamics Apteco integration.

To apply this fix:

1. Install the FastStats Configurator version 1.3.22292.96 or later, contained within the WebService.zip file.
2. Use the FastStats Configurator to upgrade the FastStats Service version to 1.3.22292.96 or later.

3. Use the FastStats Configurator to upgrade the FastStats Binaries to version 1.1.22292.104 or later.

   Note

   FastStats Local users need to install version 1.1.22292.104 or later, contained within the FastStatsLocal.zip file.

Patch 3: Export issue with expression columns and data grid aggregations¶

22 March, 2023

FastStats Service FastStats

We've found and fixed an issue with exports in FastStats. This issue causes expression columns to be exported with blank values if the data grid has a column aggregation defined. The expression values look correct when the data is browsed in the data grid but are unpopulated upon export, if the column setting is set to display descriptions.

A workaround for this issue is to right-click on the affected column header(s) of the data grid, and select the change column to display codes option.

To apply this fix:

1. Install the FastStats Configurator version 1.3.22292.95 or later, contained within the WebService.zip file.
2. Use the FastStats Configurator to upgrade the FastStats Service to version 1.3.22292.95 or later.

3. Use the FastStats Configurator to upgrade the FastStats Binaries to version 1.1.22292.103 or later.

   Note

   FastStats Local users need to install version 1.1.22292.103 or later, contained within the FastStatsLocal.zip file.

Patch 2: Behavioural modelling stopping use of current date as scoring date¶

22 March, 2023

FastStats Service FastStats

We've found and fixed an error stating 'FastStatsRequest todayAt specifies invalid DateTime', occurring when you refresh a Behavioural Model score variable set using the run date as the scoring date.

Steps to recreate:

1. Use the modelling environment set up for Behavioural Modelling
2. Create a selection scenario and some dimensions
3. Launch a PWE or Decision Tree model
4. Create a Virtual Variable score variable from the model
5. Choose the option to use the Run Date as the Scoring Date.

At this point, the 'FastStatsRequest todayAt specifies invalid DateTime', error is displayed, preventing the score variable from being generated.

To apply this fix:

1. Install the FastStats Configurator version 1.3.22292.95 or later, contained within the WebService.zip file.
2. Use the FastStats Configurator to upgrade the FastStats Service to version 1.3.22292.95 or later.

3. Use the FastStats Configurator to upgrade the FastStats Binaries to version 1.1.22292.103 or later.

   Note

   FastStats Local users need to install version 1.1.22292.103 or later, contained within the FastStatsLocal.zip file.

Patch 2: Issue writing build log to database¶

3 February, 2023

Designer

We have found and fixed a bug in the Q4 2022 release of FastStats Designer. If your design is set up to write the build progress into a database, then the LogTable, BuildStatistics and BuildStatisticsDetails tables are not being updated.

To apply this fix, install FastStats Designer version 1.3.22292.96 or later, contained within the Designer.zip file.

Patch 1: Caching issue with expressions in dynamic virtual variables¶

19 January, 2023

FastStats Service FastStats Designer

We have found and fixed an issue with certain dynamic virtual variables which could result in incorrect results. The issue only affects dynamic virtual variables that have a text data type and are derived from expressions.

If a variable of this form was used in a subselection, then the cached entry would inadvertently convert the definition of the expression to lowercase. This would mean that selections on this variable would have to use lowercase values in order to return any results.

A workaround would be to set the variable to be a static virtual variable instead.

To apply this fix:

1. Install the FastStats Configurator version 1.3.22292.89 or later, contained within the WebService.zip file.
2. Use the FastStats Configurator to upgrade the FastStats Service to version 1.3.22292.89 or later.

3. Use the FastStats Configurator to upgrade the FastStats Binaries to version 1.1.22292.94 or later.

   Note

   FastStats Local users need to install version 1.1.22292.94 or later, contained within the FastStatsLocal.zip file.