Apple issues security update for 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Station
Apple on Monday released AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n Firmware 7.1, which includes general fixes, compatibility updates, and security improvements for the recently introduced AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n.
Apple's fix is to change the standard policy, which automatically blocks inbound IPv6 traffic from all computers but those on the local network.
Less glaring but still important was a correction in the station's approach to USB hard drives shared through the AirPort Disk feature. Computers with access to the local network could previously view the names of files in password-protected volumes without first entering said password, potentially exposing any sensitive information that the file name might hold.
An extra layer of validation now prevents this from happening, authenticating a user before they can see the data in a secured volume. None of the files' contents were accessible before the update, Apple said.
The Mac maker recommends that all owners of the 802.11n device first install AirPort Base Station Update 2007-001 before attempting to update to the latest firmware.
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"Apple on Monday released AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n Firmware 7.1, which includes general fixes, compatibility updates, and security improvements for the recently introduced AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n."
One fix included with this latest firmware is compatibility with Nortel VPN client.
There has been a documented VPN passthrough issue, and the only workaround was to put the VPN machine in DMZ. Since I updated to the latest firmware, I have been able to use my VPN client machines without any "modifications".
Without this capability, I had to downgrade to my old Linksys router, but now I can finally use the AP Extreme again!
I am connecting to my company VPN with no issues and no workarounds.....SWEET!
You wonder why obvious flaws like this make it out of the labs.
Huh; tried running software update last night, and no update was available for me (I use the new -n enabled AEBS)...
Huh; tried running software update last night, and no update was available for me (I use the new -n enabled AEBS)...
You have to have the latest Airport Utility installed. When you open Airport Utility, it will tell you that you need to install the firmware for the router.