Asus Router Alert: Critical Update Needed to Avoid Security Nightmare
Asus patches seven router models to fix critical vulnerabilities. Users should update firmware to prevent unauthenticated access and enhance security. Stay protected!
Hot Take:
Looks like Asus routers have become the uninvited guests at the cybersecurity party, and they’re bringing along some serious vulnerabilities. Time to RSVP with a firmware update, folks!
Key Points:
- Asus releases a critical firmware update to patch severe vulnerabilities in seven of its business router models.
- The vulnerabilities include an authentication bypass (CVE-2024-3080) with a CVSS score of 9.8 and a buffer overflow (CVE-2024-3079) with a CVSS score of 7.2.
- Affected models: XT8, XT8_V2, RT-AX88U, RT-AX58U, RT-AX57, RT-AC86U, and RT-AC68U.
- Asus advises users to implement strong passwords and disable certain features if they can’t update immediately.
- Some older devices won’t receive the update due to end-of-life status.
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