Asus Router Vulnerabilities: Critical Update Needed!
Attention Asus router owners! Killion Systems in East Hanover, NJ in notifying you of critical vulnerabilities in certain Asus models since 2018. It is crucial to take immediate action to address this security flaw. Cyberattacks can compromise your data, cost you money, and damage your reputation. That’s why you need Killion Systems, a trusted partner who can provide you with a range of cybersecurity services.
In this blog post, I will explain what these vulnerabilities are, how they affect your router, and how you can update your firmware to protect yourself from potential attacks.
Asus has recently released fixes for multiple security vulnerabilities affecting around 20 router models. Some of these flaws are highly critical, with one security flaw dating back to 2018. Updating your firmware is an important step to keep your router secure and prevent hackers from exploiting any vulnerabilities. Asus has released a security patch that fixes nine flaws affecting nearly two dozen router models. You should check if your router is affected and update your firmware as soon as possible. One of the most critical flaws could cause memory corruption after an attacker sends a specially crafted HTTP request to your router. This could lead to remote code execution, meaning that the attacker could run arbitrary commands on your device.
If you own Asus RT, GT, ZenWifi, or TUF routers, please check for firmware updates promptly.
The list of affected router models and the links to download the firmware are below.
- GT6
- GT-AXE16000
- GT-AXE11000 PRO
- GT-AXE11000
- GT-AX6000
- GT-AX11000
- GS-AX5400
- GS-AX3000
- ZenWiFi XT9
- ZenWiFi XT8
- ZenWiFi XT8_V2
- RT-AX86U PRO
- RT-AX86U
- RT-AX86S
- RT-AX82U
- RT-AX58U
- RT-AX3000
- TUF-AX6000
- TUF-AX5400
Resolution steps:
Connect your computer to the router.
Enter the router’s IP address in a web browser’s address bar to access the device’s web user interface.
You can find the IP address using the Asus Device Discovery Utility.
If you require assistance with updating your Asus router, contact Killion Systems in East Hanover, NJ at (973) 944-1755.
