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Auri's avatar
Auri
Star
Oct 16, 2017
Status:
New Idea

Patch for Krack Vulnerability

ALL FIRMWARE should be updated. More info: https://betanews.com/2017/10/16/krack-wpa2-security-vulnerability/
Firmware
Hack
Insight AP
krack
ORBI Pro
Security
SMB AP
vulnerability
wpa2
Galt's avatar
Galt
Aspirant
Oct 16, 2017

I will be looking for a patch to this vulnerability (Krack) for the Orbi RBR50.  It seems all routers (from all manufacturers) are susceptible since 2003 that use WPA or WPA-2. It’s a fundamental flaw in the underlying encryption protocol.

 

Hopefully Netgear can get the patch out soon.