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R8000 New firmware 1.0.3.36_1.1.25
New firmware (3.36) said for security fix. What security fix does this one apply?
It fixes PSV-2016-0245 & PSV-2016-0254.
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Yeah, one sentence, "fixed security issue"!
Which security issue?
How serious?
Do I need to upgrade?
Will it brick my router?
Lol Lol Lol..............
The confusion started with two subminor releases for the R8000 within a few days - most likely on the same security issue, probably not propelry fixed before - regardless of the
R8000 Firmware Version 1.0.3.26
R8000 Firmware Version 1.0.3.36
Best guess (yes, I know ...) it's all about CVE-2016-6277, PSV-2016-0245 (formerly designated VU #582384..Remains the question what PSV-2016-0068 is about ...
I took a look at the R7900 release notes and they state the security issues explicitly. Not sure why the R8000 are so ambiguous. The two routers are almost identical.
- Oh, I see. Thanks!! I think my brain put a "." between the 3 and the 6 so I saw 1.0.3.3.6. I will proceed with the update. I can always revert back if I encounter any issues. Thanks for setting me straight!
