diff --git a/CHANGELOG.rst b/CHANGELOG.rst
index 21c1b49..9c240d4 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.rst
+++ b/CHANGELOG.rst
@@ -1,3 +1,8 @@
+2.4.4 (2020-10-23)
+------------------
+
+- Trying to fix problem that interface handle becomes invalid
+
 2.4.3 (2020-10-22)
 ------------------
 
diff --git a/package.xml b/package.xml
index a0584c8..5346172 100644
--- a/package.xml
+++ b/package.xml
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 <?xml version="1.0"?>
 <package format="2">
     <name>rc_genicam_api</name>
-    <version>2.4.3</version>
+    <version>2.4.4</version>
     <description>
       GenICam/GigE Vision Convenience Layer.