Release v0.8.6 / 5.50.6

This build reworks some internal mechanisms and fixes a lot of bugs as well as some new features.

If you have issues with an update installation, just uninstall the previous version keeping the sandboxie.ini and reinstall the new build.

You can support the project through donations, any help will be greatly appreciated.

Changelog

Added

• added global hotkey to terminate all boxed processes (by default Ctrl+Break)
• the Run Sandboxed dialog can now be handled by the Sandman UI.
• added "AllowBoxedJobs=y" allowing boxed processes to use nested jobs on Windows 8 and later
  -- note: this allows Chrome and other programs to use the job system for additional isolation
• added librewolf.exe to the list of Firefox derivatives #927
• added run regedit sandboxed menu command
• added new support settings tab to Sandman UI for updates and stuff
• added code integrity verification to Sbie service and UI
• added template for Vivaldi Notes (by isaak654) #948
• added LibreWolf template (by Dyras) #929

Changed

• Replaced the Process List used by the driver with a much faster Hash Map implementation
  -- Note: this change provides an almost static system call speed of 1.2us irregardless of the running process count
  -- The old list, with 100 programs running required: 4.5µs; with 200: 12µs; and with 300: 18µs per syscall
  -- Note: some of the slowdown was affecting also non sandboxed applications due to how the driver handles certain callbacks
• Replaced the per-process Thread List used by the driver with a much faster Hash Map implementation
• Replaced configuration section list with a hash map to improve configuration performance, and increased line limit to 100000
  -- not yet enabled in production build
• the presence of default box is only checked on connect
• the portable dir dialog now shows the directory #924
• when terminated boxed processes now we first try doing that by terminating the job object
• the driver now by default can terminate problematic processes without the help of the service
• box delete routine now retries up to 10 times to fix #954
• Replaced the Process List used by the service with a much faster Hash Map implementation
• Replaced the per-process Thread List used by the service with a much faster Hash Map implementation

Fixed

• fixed faulty initialization in SetServiceStatus (by flamencist) #921
• fixed buttons position in Classic UI settings (by isaak654) #914
• fixed missing password length check in the Sandman UI #925
• fixed issues opening job objects by name
• fixed missing permission check when reopening job object handles (thanks Diversenok)
• fixed issue with some Chromium 90+ hooks affecting PDF plugin in derived browsers #930 #817
• fixed issues with reconnecting broken LPC ports used for communication with SbieSvc
• fixed minor setting issue #957
• fixed minor UI issue with resource access COM settings #958
• fixed an issue with NtQueryKey using NtQueryObject instead #951
• fixed crash in key.c when failing to resolve key paths
• added workaround for topmost modality issue #873
  -- the notification window is not only topmost for 5 seconds
• fixed an issue deleting directories introduced in 5.49.5
• fixed an issue when creating box copies
• fixed performance bug introduced in 0.8.5

Removed

• removed switch for "BlockPassword=n" as it does not seem to be working #938
  -- it's recommended to use "OpenSamEndpoint=y" to allow for password change in windows 10

Release v0.8.5 / 5.50.5

This build reworks some internal mechanisms and fixes a lot of bugs as well as some new features.

If you have issues with an update installation, just uninstall the previous version keeping the sandboxie.ini and reinstall the new build.

You can support the project through donations, any help will be greatly appreciated.

Changelog

Added

• added global hotkey to terminate all boxed processes (by default Ctrl+Break)
• the Run Sandboxed dialog can now be handled by the Sandman UI.
• added "AllowBoxedJobs=y" allowing boxed processes to use nested jobs on Windows 8 and later
  -- note: this allows Chrome and other programs to use the job system for additional isolation
• added librewolf.exe to the list of Firefox derivatives #927
• added run regedit sandboxed menu command
• added new support settings tab to Sandman UI for updates and stuff
• added code integrity verification to Sbie service and UI
• added template for Vivaldi Notes (by isaak654) #948

Changed

• Replaced the Process List used by the driver with a much faster Hash Map implementation
  -- Note: this change provides an almost static system call speed of 1.2us irregardless of the running process count
  -- The old list, with 100 programs running required: 4.5µs; with 200: 12µs; and with 300: 18µs per syscall
  -- Note: some of the slowdown was affecting also non sandboxed applications due to how the driver handles certain callbacks
• Replaced the per-process Thread List used by the driver with a much faster Hash Map implementation
• Replaced configuration section list with a hash map to improve configuration performance, and increased line limit to 100000
  -- not yet enabled in production build
• the presence of default box is only checked on connect
• the portable dir dialog now shows the directory #924
• when terminated boxed processes now we first try doing that by terminating the job object
• the driver now by default can terminate problematic processes without the help of the service
• box delete routine now retries up to 10 times to fix #954
• Replaced the Process List used by the service with a much faster Hash Map implementation
• Replaced the per-process Thread List used by the service with a much faster Hash Map implementation

Fixed

• fixed faulty initialization in SetServiceStatus (by flamencist) #921
• fixed buttons position in Classic UI settings (by isaak654) #914
• fixed missing password length check in the Sandman UI #925
• fixed issues opening job objects by name
• fixed missing permission check when reopening job object handles (thanks Diversenok)
• fixed issue with some Chromium 90+ hooks affecting PDF plugin in derived browsers #930 #817
• fixed issues with reconnecting broken LPC ports used for communication with SbieSvc
• fixed minor setting issue #957
• fixed minor UI issue with resource access COM settings #958
• fixed an issue with NtQueryKey using NtQueryObject instead #951
• fixed crash in key.c when failing to resolve key paths
• added workaround for topmost modality issue #873
  -- the notification window is not only topmost for 5 seconds
• fixed an issue deleting directories introduced in 5.49.5
• fixed an issue with box copies

Removed

• removed switch for "BlockPassword=n" as it does not seem to be working #938
  -- it's recommended to use "OpenSamEndpoint=y" to allow for password change in windows 10

Release v0.8.2 / 5.50.2

This build fixes many issues and brings usability improvements.

If you have issues with an update installation, just uninstall the previous version keeping the sandboxie.ini and reinstall the new build.

You can support the project through donations, any help will be greatly appreciated.

Changelog

Added

• Sandboxie now applies by default "Close...=!,..." directives to non-excluded images if they are located in a sandbox
  -- added 'AlwaysCloseForBoxed=n' to disable this behaviour as it may not be always desired, and it doesn't provide extra security
• added process image information to Sandman UI
• localized template categories in the Plus UI
• added "DisableResourceMonitor=y" to disable resource access monitor for selected boxes
• added option to show trace entries only for the selected sandbox
• added "UseVolumeSerialNumbers=y" that allows drive letters to be suffixed with the volume SN in the \drive\ sandbox location
  -- it helps to avoid files mixed together on multiple pendrives using the same letter
  -- note: this option is not compatible with the recovery function of the Classic UI, only SandMan UI is fully compatible

Changed

• portable cleanup message now has y/n/c options
• consolidated Proc_CreateProcessInternalW and Proc_CreateProcessInternalW_RS5 to remove duplicate code
• the ElevateCreateProcess fix, as sometimes applied by the Program Compatibility Assistant, will no longer be emulated by default
  -- use 'ApplyElevateCreateProcessFix=y' or 'ApplyElevateCreateProcessFix=program.exe,y' to enable it
• trace log gets disabled only when it has no entries and the logging is stopped

Fixed

• fixed APC issue with the new global hook emulation mechanism and WoW64 processes
• fixed IPv6 issues with BlockPort options
• fixed an issue with CheatEngine when "OpenWinClass=*" was specified
• fixed memory corruption in SbieDrv
• fixed crash issue with process elevation on CreateProcess calls
• fixed process elevation when running in the built-in administrator account
• fixed template preview resetting unsaved entries in box options window
• fixed an issue with driver verifier and user handles
• fixed driver memory leak of FLT_FILE_NAME_INFORMATION objects
• fixed broken clipboard introduced in 5.50.0
• fixed dcom launch issue on windows 7 32 bit introduced in 5.50.0
• properly fixed an issue with Driver Verifier and user handles
• fixed an issue with CreateWindow function introduced with 0.8.0
• fixed issue with outdated BoxDisplayOrder entries being retained

Release v0.8.1 / 5.50.1

This build fixes many issues and brings usability improvements.

If you have issues with an update installation, just uninstall the previous version keeping the sandboxie.ini and reinstall the new build.

You can support the project through donations, any help will be greatly appreciated.

Changelog

Added

• Sandboxie now applies by default "Close...=!,..." directives to non-excluded images if they are located in a sandbox
  -- added 'AlwaysCloseForBoxed=n' to disable this behaviour as it may not be always desired, and it doesn't provide extra security
• added process image information to Sandman UI
• localized template categories in the Plus UI
• added "DisableResourceMonitor=y" to disable resource access monitor for selected boxes
• added option to show trace entries only for the selected sandbox
• added "UseVolumeSerialNumbers=y" that allows drive letters to be suffixed with the volume SN in the \drive\ sandbox location
  -- it helps to avoid files mixed together on multiple pendrives using the same letter
  -- note: this option is not compatible with the recovery function of the Classic UI, only SandMan UI is fully compatible

Changed

• portable cleanup message now has y/n/c options
• consolidated Proc_CreateProcessInternalW and Proc_CreateProcessInternalW_RS5 to remove duplicate code
• the ElevateCreateProcess fix, as sometimes applied by the Program Compatibility Assistant, will no longer be emulated by default
  -- use 'ApplyElevateCreateProcessFix=y' or 'ApplyElevateCreateProcessFix=program.exe,y' to enable it
• trace log gets disabled only when it has no entries and the logging is stopped

Fixed

• fixed APC issue with the new global hook emulation mechanism and WoW64 processes
• fixed IPv6 issues with BlockPort options
• fixed an issue with CheatEngine when "OpenWinClass=*" was specified
• fixed memory corruption in SbieDrv
• fixed crash issue with process elevation on CreateProcess calls
• fixed process elevation when running in the built-in administrator account
• fixed template preview resetting unsaved entries in box options window
• fixed an issue with driver verifier and user handles
• fixed driver memory leak of FLT_FILE_NAME_INFORMATION objects
• fixed broken clipboard introduced in 5.50.0
• fixed dcom launch issue on windows 7 32 bit introduced in 5.50.0

Release v0.8.0 / 5.50.0

This build fixes many issues and brings usability improvements.

If you have issues with an update installation, just uninstall the previous version keeping the sandboxie.ini and reinstall the new build.

You can support the project through donations, any help will be greatly appreciated.

ChangeLog

Added

• Sandboxie now applies by default "Close...=!,..." directives to non-excluded images if they are located in a sandbox
  -- added 'AlwaysCloseForBoxed=n' to disable this behaviour as it may not be always desired, and it doesn't provide extra security
• added process image information to Sandman UI
• localized template categories in the Plus UI
• added "DisableResourceMonitor=y" to disable resource access monitor for selected boxes
• added option to show trace entries only for the selected sandbox
• added "UseVolumeSerialNumbers=y" that allows drive letters to be suffixed with the volume SN in the \drive\ sandbox location
  -- it helps to avoid files mixed together on multiple pendrives using the same letter
  -- note: this option is not compatible with the recovery function of the Classic UI, only SandMan UI is fully compatible

Changed

• portable cleanup message now has y/n/c options
• consolidated Proc_CreateProcessInternalW and Proc_CreateProcessInternalW_RS5 to remove duplicate code
• the ElevateCreateProcess fix, as sometimes applied by the Program Compatibility Assistant, will no longer be emulated by default
  -- use 'ApplyElevateCreateProcessFix=y' or 'ApplyElevateCreateProcessFix=program.exe,y' to enable it
• trace log gets disabled only when it has no entries and the logging is stopped

Fixed

• fixed APC issue with the new global hook emulation mechanism and WoW64 processes
• fixed IPv6 issues with BlockPort options
• fixed an issue with CheatEngine when "OpenWinClass=*" was specified
• fixed memory corruption in SbieDrv
• fixed crash issue with process elevation on CreateProcess calls
• fixed process elevation when running in the built-in administrator account
• fixed template preview resetting unsaved entries in box options window

Release v0.7.5 / 5.49.8

This build fixes many issues wich chrome and chromium based browsers

If you have issues with an update installation, just uninstall the previous version keeping the sandboxie.ini and reinstall the new build.

You can support the project through donations, any help will be greatly appreciated.

ChangeLog

Added

• with "OpenClipboard=n" clipboard access for a sandbox can be now disabled

Changed

• now by default the OpenBluetooth template is enabled to enable compatybility with unity games
• "PreferExternalManifest=program.exe,y" can now be set on a per process basis

Fixed

• fixed compiled issues with the most recent vs2019 update
• fixed issue with vivaldi browser
• fixed some issues with box options in the plus ui
• fixed some issues with hw acceleration in chromium based browsers
• the stop all command now issues "kmdutill scandll" first to solve issues when the SbieDll.Dll is in use
• workaround for electorn apps, by forcing a additional commandline argument on the gpu renderer process

Release v0.7.4 / 5.49.7

This build fixes many issues and improves on two important core mechanics.
Additionally it solves the signature issue with windows 7 the provisionally signed driver shouldn't be longer needed.

If you have issues with an update installation, just uninstall the previous version keeping the sandboxie.ini and reinstall the new build.

You can support the project through donations, any help will be greatly appreciated.

ChangeLog

Added

• added "UseSbieWndStation=y" to emulate CreateDesktop for selected processes, not only for Firefox and Chrome
• added option to drop the console host process integrity, now you can use "DropConHostIntegrity=y"
• added option to easily add local templates
• added option to disable file migration prompt
• added UI options for variouse security isolation features
• added missing functionality to set template values in the plus UI

Changed

• reworked window hooking mechanism to improve performance
  -- resolves issues with file save dialogs taking 30+ sec to open
  -- this fix greatly improves the win32 GUI performance of sandboxed processes
• reworked RPC resolver to be ini configurable
  -- the following options are now deprecated:
  --- "UseRpcMgmtSetComTimeout=some.dll,n", so use "RpcPortBinding=some.dll,*,TimeOut=y"
  --- "OpenUPnP=y", "OpenBluetooth=y", "OpenSmartCard=n" use the new templates instead
  -- See the Templates.ini for usage examples
• Align default settings of AutoRecover and Favorites to the Plus version (thanks isaak654)
• list of email clients and browsers is now centralized on Dll_GetImageType

Fixed

• fixed process-specific hooks being applied to all processes in a given sandbox
• fixed issue with messages and templates sometimes not being properly displayed in the SandMan UI
• fixed issue with compatibility settings not being applied properly
• fixed auto delete issue that got introduced with 0.7.1
• fixed issue with NtSetInformationFile, FileDispositionInformation resulting in Opera installer failing
• fixed issue with MacType introduced in the 0.7.2 build
• fixed global sandboxed windows hooks not working when window rename option is disabled
• fixed issue with saving local templates
• fixed issue when using runas to start a process that was created outside of the Sandboxie supervision
  -- since the runas facility is not accessible by default, this did not constitute a security issue
  -- to enable runas functionality, add "OpenIpcPath=\RPC Control\SECLOGON" to your Sandboxie.ini
  -- please take note that doing so may open other yet unknown issues
• fixed a driver compatibility issue with Windows 10 32 bit Insider Preview Build 21337
• fixed issues with driver signature for windows 7
• fixed minor issue with logging internet blocks
• fixed issue with file recovery when located on a network share
• fixed ui issue with CallTrace
• fixed crated sandbox links gettign double extension
• fixed misplaced labels in the classic ui (thanks isaak654)
• fixed separator line in Sbiectrl (thanks isaak654)

Release v0.7.3 / 5.49.5

This build fixes many issues and improves on two important core mechanics.
Additionally it solves the signature issue with windows 7 the provisionally signed driver shouldn't be longer needed.

If you have issues with an update installation, just uninstall the previous version keeping the sandboxie.ini and reinstall the new build.

You can support the project through donations, any help will be greatly appreciated.

ChangeLog

Added

• added "UseSbieWndStation=y" to emulate CreateDesktop for selected processes, not only for Firefox and Chrome
• added option to drop the console host process integrity, now you can use "DropConHostIntegrity=y"
• added option to easily add local templates

Changed

• reworked window hooking mechanism to improve performance
  -- resolves issues with file save dialogs taking 30+ sec to open
  -- this fix greatly improves the win32 GUI performance of sandboxed processes
• reworked RPC resolver to be ini configurable
  -- the following options are now deprecated:
  --- "UseRpcMgmtSetComTimeout=some.dll,n", so use "RpcPortBinding=some.dll,*,TimeOut=y"
  --- "OpenUPnP=y", "OpenBluetooth=y", "OpenSmartCard=n" use the new templates instead
  -- See the Templates.ini for usage examples

Fixed

• fixed process-specific hooks being applied to all processes in a given sandbox
• fixed issue with messages and templates sometimes not being properly displayed in the SandMan UI
• fixed issue with compatibility settings not being applied properly
• fixed auto delete issue that got introduced with 0.7.1
• fixed issue with NtSetInformationFile, FileDispositionInformation resulting in Opera installer failing
• fixed issue with MacType introduced in the 0.7.2 build
• fixed global sandboxed windows hooks not working when window rename option is disabled
• fixed issue with saving local templates
• fixed issue when using runas to start a process that was created outside of the Sandboxie supervision
  -- since the runas facility is not accessible by default, this did not constitute a security issue
  -- to enable runas functionality, add "OpenIpcPath=\RPC Control\SECLOGON" to your Sandboxie.ini
  -- please take note that doing so may open other yet unknown issues
• fixed a driver compatibility issue with Windows 10 32 bit Insider Preview Build 21337
• fixed issues with driver signature for windows 7

Release v0.7.2 / 5.49.0

This build fixes again a few security issues, as well as brings some new functionality and expands on the tracing features.

If you have issues with an update installation, just uninstall the previous version keeping the sandboxie.ini and reinstall the new build.

You can support the project through donations, any help will be greatly appreciated.

ChangeLog

[0.7.2 / 5.49.0] - 2021-03-05

Added

• added option to alter reported Windows version "OverrideOsBuild=7601" for Windows 7 SP1
• the trace log can now be structured like a tree with processes as root items and threads as branches

Changed

• SandboxieCrypto now always migrates the CatRoot2 files in order to prevent locking of real files
• greatly improved trace log performance
• MSI Server can now run with the "FakeAdminRights=y" and "DropAdminRights=y" options
  -- special service allowance for the MSI Server can be disabled with "MsiInstallerExemptions=n"
• changed SCM access check behaviour; non elevated users can now start services with a user token
  -- elevation is now only required to start services with a system token
• reworked the trace log mechanism to be more verbose
• reworked RPC mechanism to be more flexible

Fixed

• fixed issues with some installers introduced in 5.48.0
• fixed "add user to sandbox" in the Plus UI
• FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: the HostInjectDll mechanism allowed for local privilege escalation (thanks hg421)
• Classic UI no longer allows to create a sandbox with an invalid or reserved device name

Release v0.7.1 / 5.48.5

This build fixes again a few security issues, as well as brings some new functionality and expands on the tracing features.

If you have issues with an update installation, just uninstall the previous version keeping the sandboxie.ini and reinstall the new build.

You can support the project through donations, any help will be greatly appreciated.

ChangeLog

Added

• sandboxed indicator for tray icons, the tooltip now contains [#] if enabled
• the trace log buffer can now be adjusted with "TraceBufferPages=2560"
  -- the value denotes the count of 4k large pages to be used, here for a total of 10 MB
• new functionality to the list finder
• Enchanced RpcMgmtSetComTimeout handing with "UseRpcMgmtSetComTimeout=some.dll,n"
  -- this option allows to specify for each individual dll if RpcMgmtSetComTimeout should be used or not
  -- this setting takes precedence over hard coded and per process presets
  -- "UseRpcMgmtSetComTimeout=some.dll" and "UseRpcMgmtSetComTimeout=some.dll,y" are equivalent
• Added "FakeAdminRights=y" option that makes processes in a given box think thay have admin permissions
  -- this option is recomended to be used in combination with "DropAdminRights=y" to improve securits
  -- With "FakeAdminRights=y" and "DropAdminRights=y" installers should still work
• added RPC support for SSDP API (the Simple Service Discovery Protocol), Enable with "OpenUPnP=y"

Changed

• improved RPC debugging
• improved IPC handling around RpcMgmtSetComTimeout
  -- required exceptions have been hard coded for specific calling dll's
• the LogApi dll is now using Sbies tracing facility to logg events instead of an own pipe server
• SbieCrypto no longer triggers message 1313
• changed enum process API now more (no limit) than 511 proceses per box can be enumerated
• Reorganized box settings a bit
• Made COM tracing more verbose

Fixed

• FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: elevated sandboxed processes could access volumes/disks for reading (thanks hg421)
• fixed crash issue around SetCurrentProcessExplicitAppUserModelID observed with GoogleUpdate.exe
• fixed issue with resource monitor sort by timestamp
• FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: a race condition in the driver allowed to obtain a elevated rights handle to a process (thanks typpos)
• FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: "\RPC Control\samss lpc" is now filtered by the driver (thanks hg421)
  -- this allowed elevated processes to change passwords, delete users and alike, to disable filtering use "OpenSamEndpoint=y"
• FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: "\Device\DeviceApi\CMApi" is now filtered by the driver (thanks hg421)
  -- this allowed elevated processes to change hardware configuration, to disable filtering use "OpenDevCMApi=y"
• fixed issues with webcam access when the DevCMApi filtering is in place
• fixed issue with free download manager for 'AppXDeploymentClient.dll' RpcMgmtSetComTimeout=y is used
• fixed not all WinRM files were blocked by the driver, with "BlockWinRM=n" this file block can be disabled