Just wondering if we can expect our wireless routers to be patched, or if we're SOL and need to look at third party solutions?
Posted Oct 17, 2017, 5:21 PM UTC
I find most providers (except Apple) are woefully slow on this.
Is there not an Ethernet port? You can attach your own patched router if you'd like.
Remember, you also need to update all the devices that connect to the router as well (phones, laptops, tablets, etc).
Yes they do, Its bad
The thread discussing it: Rogers has reached out to Hitron, the manufacturer, and will provide more info once they get it.
We're currently working with our partners (The device manufacturers) to develop a Fix for the issue and will automatically be rolling it out to all of our Modems/Gateways when it's done.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the S8 patch we received last night fixes the KRACK issue.
It is my understanding that it is not the router really (unless it is in client mode) that is affected. All devices are affected and is a client-side hack. The attacker has to be within the range of your device to intercept the traffic.
Correct, perhaps a better question would be will rogers pass along manufacturer updates untouched for efficient propagation, or will they prevent until they make their own bloatware infested version a year down the road?
I am sure they will delay it which sucks for such a security hole. I am still on August 1st patch level. Terrible.
Hopefully lineageOS will work for my next device. Amazing they patched already. The nice thing about open source.