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This article describes a hotfix package that contains the latest hotfix for Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM) 2.5. Check out the details of the issue and the prerequisites of this hotfix.

Note We recommend that you test hotfixes before you deploy them in a production environment.

Symptoms

When a computer has the MBAM 2.5 client installed and is encrypted by using the AES 256-bit with Diffuser cipher strength, the MBAM client is reported as noncompliant in the MBAM compliance reports.

Resolution

How to install the hotfix

The hotfix can be installed by using one of the following methods.

Method 1: Follow the installation wizard

Double-click the hotfix and complete the installation wizard.

At a command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:

MBAM2.5-Client-KB2975636.exe /acceptEula=Yes /quiet


At a command prompt, extract the MSP by running the following command:

MBAM2.5-Client-KB2975636.exe /acceptEula=Yes /extract <path to extract MSP>


Then, install the MSP by running the following command:

msiexec /update <path to the extracted MSP> /quiet


Hotfix information A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, go to the following Microsoft website:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=supportNote The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

PrerequisitesTo apply this hotfix, you must have the Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring 2.5 client installed.

Registry informationTo apply this hotfix, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.

Restart requirementYou do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement informationThis hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.

The global version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.

For x86-based version of Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring 2.5

File name

File Version

File Size

Date

Time

Platform

de-de\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

39656

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

de-de\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

14560

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

de-de\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

18664

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

en-us\MBAMAgent.exe.mui

2.5.0252.0

15072

17-Jun-14

22:01

x86

en-us\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

301792

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

en-us\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

68320

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

en-us\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

211688

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

es-es\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

39656

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

es-es\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

14568

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

es-es\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

18152

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

fr-fr\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

39648

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

fr-fr\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

15072

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

fr-fr\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

18664

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

it-it\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

39656

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

it-it\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

14560

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

it-it\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

18144

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

ja-jp\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

43744

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

ja-jp\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

15072

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

ja-jp\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

19168

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

ko-kr\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

39648

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

ko-kr\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

14560

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

ko-kr\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

0:00

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

Licenses\de-de\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

41802

0:31

0:00

Not applicable

Licenses\en-us\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

41802

0:31

0:00

Not applicable

Licenses\es-es\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

41802

0:31

0:00

Not applicable

Licenses\fr-fr\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

41802

0:31

0:00

Not applicable

Licenses\it-it\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

41802

0:31

0:00

Not applicable

Licenses\ja-jp\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

41802

0:31

0:00

Not applicable

Licenses\ko-kr\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

41802

0:31

0:00

Not applicable

Licenses\pt-br\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

41802

0:31

0:00

Not applicable

Licenses\ru-ru\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

41802

0:31

0:00

Not applicable

Licenses\zh-cn\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

41802

0:31

0:00

Not applicable

Licenses\zh-tw\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

41802

0:31

0:00

Not applicable

pt-br\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

39656

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

pt-br\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

14560

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

pt-br\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

18144

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

ru-ru\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

43744

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

ru-ru\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

15584

17-Jun-14

21:56

x86

ru-ru\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

20192

17-Jun-14

21:56

x86

zh-cn\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

26336

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

zh-cn\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

14048

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

zh-cn\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

17640

17-Jun-14

21:55

x86

zh-tw\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

26344

17-Jun-14

21:56

x86

zh-tw\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

14048

17-Jun-14

21:56

x86

zh-tw\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

17640

17-Jun-14

21:56

x86

MBAMAgent.exe

2.5.0252.0

0:00

17-Jun-14

22:01

x86

MBAMClientUI.exe

2.5.252.0

0:00

17-Jun-14

21:56

x86

MBAMCommonUI.dll

2.5.252.0

78056

17-Jun-14

21:56

x86

MBAMControlUI.exe

2.5.252.0

0:00

17-Jun-14

21:56

x86

MBAMUIClientStub.dll

2.5.0252.0

18144

17-Jun-14

22:01

x86

Microsoft.BitLockerManagement.Common.dll

2.5.252.0

14568

17-Jun-14

21:56

x86

Microsoft.BitLockerManagement.Core.dll

2.5.252.0

115424

17-Jun-14

21:56

x86

Microsoft.BitLockerManagement.WmiProviders.dll

2.5.252.0

0:00

17-Jun-14

21:56

x86

Microsoft.BitLockerManagement.WmiProviders.mof

Not applicable

41810

17-Jun-14

17:57

Not applicable

Microsoft.Mbam.Client.Logging.dll

2.5.252.0

20192

17-Jun-14

21:56

x86


For x64-based version of Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring 2.5

File name

File Version

File Size

Date

Time

Platform

de-de\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

39656

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

de-de\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

14568

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

de-de\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

18656

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

en-us\MBAMAgent.exe.mui

2.5.0252.0

15080

17-Jun-14

22:22

x64

en-us\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

301792

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

en-us\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

68320

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

en-us\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

211688

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

es-es\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

39648

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

es-es\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

14568

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

es-es\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

18144

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

fr-fr\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

39648

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

fr-fr\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

15072

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

fr-fr\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

18656

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

it-it\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

39648

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

it-it\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

14560

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

it-it\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

18144

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

ja-jp\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

43744

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

ja-jp\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

15072

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

ja-jp\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

19168

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

ko-kr\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

39648

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

ko-kr\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

14560

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

ko-kr\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

18144

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

Licenses\de-de\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

75384

12-Jun-14

0:29

Not applicable

Licenses\en-us\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

49358

12-Jun-14

0:29

Not applicable

Licenses\es-es\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

93673

12-Jun-14

0:29

Not applicable

Licenses\fr-fr\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

119114

12-Jun-14

0:29

Not applicable

Licenses\it-it\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

111399

12-Jun-14

0:29

Not applicable

Licenses\ja-jp\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

99379

12-Jun-14

0:29

Not applicable

Licenses\ko-kr\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

127575

12-Jun-14

0:29

Not applicable

Licenses\pt-br\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

98293

12-Jun-14

0:29

Not applicable

Licenses\ru-ru\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

132272

12-Jun-14

0:29

Not applicable

Licenses\zh-cn\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

96604

12-Jun-14

0:29

Not applicable

Licenses\zh-tw\License_hotfix.rtf

Not applicable

52101

12-Jun-14

0:29

Not applicable

pt-br\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

39656

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

pt-br\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

14560

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

pt-br\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

18144

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

ru-ru\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

43744

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

ru-ru\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

15592

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

ru-ru\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

20192

17-Jun-14

22:19

x64

zh-cn\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

26344

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

zh-cn\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

14048

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

zh-cn\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

17640

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

zh-tw\MBAMClientUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

26336

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

zh-tw\MBAMCommonUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

14056

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

zh-tw\MBAMControlUI.resources.dll

2.5.252.0

17632

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

MBAMAgent.exe

2.5.0252.0

323296

17-Jun-14

22:22

x64

MBAMClientUI.exe

2.5.252.0

204512

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

MBAMCommonUI.dll

2.5.252.0

78048

17-Jun-14

22:19

x64

MBAMControlUI.exe

2.5.252.0

60136

17-Jun-14

22:19

x64

MBAMUIClientStub.dll

2.5.0252.0

19168

17-Jun-14

22:22

x64

Microsoft.BitLockerManagement.Common.dll

2.5.252.0

14568

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

Microsoft.BitLockerManagement.Core.dll

2.5.252.0

115424

17-Jun-14

22:19

x64

Microsoft.BitLockerManagement.WmiProviders.dll

2.5.252.0

27872

17-Jun-14

22:18

x64

Microsoft.BitLockerManagement.WmiProviders.mof

Not applicable

5181

17-Jun-14

21:16

Not applicable

Microsoft.Mbam.Client.Logging.dll

2.5.252.0

20192

17-Jun-14

22:19

x64



Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

More Information

For more information about Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), go to the following Microsoft website:

General information about Windows BitLocker Drive EncryptionFor more information about how to configure the encryption method and cipher strength, go to the following Microsoft website:

How to configure the encryption method and cipher strengthFor more information about BitLocker protection, go to the following Microsoft website:

How to select the strength of the BitLocker protection For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

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