Security Advisory for Linksys Smart Wi-Fi series of routers

    Security Advisory for Linksys Smart Wi-Fi series of routers

    Security Advisory for Linksys Smart Wi-Fi series of routers


    Posted: 20 Apr 2017

    Overview

    Linksys was recently notified of some vulnerabilities in our Linksys Smart Wi-Fi series of routers. As we work towards publishing firmware updates, as a temporary fix, we recommend that customers using Guest Networks on any of the affected products below temporarily disable this feature to avoid any attempts at malicious activity.

    Description

    IOActive (www.ioactive.com), a global cybersecurity consultancy, responsibly disclosed to Linksys that they had discovered vulnerabilities affecting multiple Linksys routers. The Linksys Security team has been working with IOActive to confirm and resolve all reported issues. We will be releasing firmware updates for all affected devices. In order for your device to receive the update as soon as it is available, please make sure you have automatic updates enabled:
    http://www.linksys.com/us/support-ar...leNum=140124#b

    Solution

    We are working to provide a firmware update for all affected devices. While we are building and testing the fixes we recommend performing the following steps:

    1) Enable Automatic Updates. Linksys Smart Wi-Fi devices include a feature to automatically update the firmware when new versions are available.
    http://www.linksys.com/us/support-ar...leNum=140124#b

    2) Disable WiFi Guest Network if not in use.
    http://www.linksys.com/us/support-ar...icleNum=140861

    3) Change the default Administrator password.
    http://www.linksys.com/us/support-ar...icleNum=142491

    Affected Products

    After thoroughly testing each device for the presence of the known vulnerabilities, we’ve identified the following devices.

    WRT Series
    WRT1200AC
    WRT1900AC
    WRT1900ACS
    WRT3200ACM

    EAxxxx Series
    EA2700
    EA2750
    EA3500
    EA4500 v3
    EA6100
    EA6200
    EA6300
    EA6350 v2
    EA6350 v3
    EA6400
    EA6500
    EA6700
    EA6900
    EA7300
    EA7400
    EA7500
    EA8300
    EA8500
    EA9200
    EA9400
    EA9500

    Source: http://www.linksys.com/us/support-ar...icleNum=246427
    Brink's Avatar Posted By: Brink
    20 Apr 2017


  1. Posts : 272
    Win 10 pro 64 bit Vs. 20H2 Build 19042.630
       #1

    Oh no I've made the list. I have the EA2700. I always run the router the same as the 3 solutions, so it's up to them to get busy writing updates.
    Thanks much for the heads up Brink. I will post back if and when there is any progress on patching this.
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  2. Posts : 68,921
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #2

    I've made the list as well. Hopefully, the firmware updates will be released soon.
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  3. Posts : 68,921
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Update:

    New firmware available for Linksys routers. I have the EA9500.

    Official Linksys Support Site - User Guides, Downloads, FAQs
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  4. Posts : 272
    Win 10 pro 64 bit Vs. 20H2 Build 19042.630
       #4

    Thanks @Brink, just checked them yesterday. No update for my EA2700. I guess they're not going to update it. It's from 2014. A shame because it works just great.
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