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v2.1.18

tokio-rs/axumv2.1.18May 4, 2026by stenya

AI Summary

This release includes critical kernel driver updates for Windows, addressing packet injection, BSODs, and block verdict bypasses, alongside IVPN compatibility and UI improvements.

Key Highlights

  • Packet injection fixes
  • BSOD and block verdict bypass fixes
  • IVPN client compatibility (v3.15.6)
  • UI process auto-restart after updates
  • Fixed persistent desktop notifications

New Features

  • IVPN support
  • UI auto-restart functionality
  • Fixed automatic update issues

Full Release Notes

## What’s Changed
### Windows (Kernel Driver)
* Packet injection fixes - by @vlabo in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/pull/2122
* Fixed BSODs and block verdict bypass in WFP callouts - by @stenya in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/pull/2136
* Added owner PID tracking and downstream filter bypass for the Portmaster process - by @stenya in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/pull/2137

### Other Changes
* Added compatibility with the [IVPN client](https://www.ivpn.net/) v3.15.6 - by @stenya in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/pull/2135
* Added the ability to disable the “Speed Up Website Loading” message - by @stenya in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/issues/2061
* UI process now restarts automatically after updates - by @stenya in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/pull/2155
* Fixed an issue where "Core → Desktop Notifications" were not saved persistently between sessions - by @stenya in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/issues/2020
* Fixed issues in automatic update functionality


**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/safing/portmaster/compare/v2.1.7...v2.1.18