Release ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388.23012

[Calkulin]

ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388.23012

New features:
-Built-in Surfshark in VPN Fusion allows you to surf the internet anonymously and securely from anywhere by encrypting connections. Please refer to https://asus.click/SurfsharkVPN

-iPhone/Android USB auto backup WAN allows you to connect your phone to the router’s USB port and use it as an internet source. Please refer to https://asus.click/AutobackupWAN

-DDNS transfer allows you to transfer your ASUS DDNS hostname from your original router to the new one. Please refer to https://asus.click/ASUSDDNS

Bug fixes and functionality modifications:
-Resolved the issue with login and password changes.
-Resolved the IPSec VPN connection issues.
-Resolved the Instant Guard connection issues.
-Fixed the AiCloud login issue after unplugging and plugging the HDD into the USB port.
-Fixed the issue where Traffic Analyzer sometimes couldn't record data.
-Fixed the time display issue for the preferred upgrade time in the Auto Firmware Upgrade function.
-Fine-tuned the description for port status.
-Enabled DynDNS and No-IP DDNS to use IPv6.
-Fixed AiMesh preferred AP identification in site survey results.
-Updated timezone list for Greenland, Mexico, and Iran.
-Fixed the dual WAN setting problem that prevented 10G configuration as primary or secondary WAN.
-Modified the USB application option text in dual WAN.
-Allowed WireGuard Server clients to access the Samba server.
-Fixed memory leak issue.
-Enabled the failback function when using the iOS/Android USB backup WAN.

Security updates:
-Enabled and supported ECDSA certificates for Let's Encrypt.
-Enhanced protection for credentials.
-Enhanced protection for OTA firmware updates.
-Fixed DoS vulnerabilities in firewall configuration pages. Thanks to Jinghe Gao's contribution.
-Fixed DoS vulerabilities in httpd. Thanks to Howard McGreehan.
-Fixed information disclosure vulnerability. Thanks to Junxu (Hillstone Network Security Research Institute) contribution.
-Fixed CVE-2023-28702 and CVE-2023-28703. Thanks to Xingyu Xu(@tmotfl) contribution.
-Fixed null pointer dereference vulnerabilities. Thanks to Chengfeng Ye, Prism Research Group - cse hkust contribution.

Please unzip the firmware file first then check the MD5 code.
MD5: 52850fcc6e5894505df5aeca8c6d7055

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/ZenWiFi_XT9/FW_ZENWIFI_XT9_300438823012.zip

 

[in2ndo]

Updated when released and so far no issues.

 

[Harry Flashman]

I’m running a dsl-ax82u as my modem router with two XT9 nodes. Ever since this latest update the nodes are constantly dropping connection and/or only showing 2.4ghz connection. I’ve tried rebooting and removing/adding the nodes as new with no effect. Guess I’m going to have to try rolling back the firmware next.

 

[L&LD]

Did you check if your settings changed after flashing?

 

[Harry Flashman]

Did you check if your settings changed after flashing?

No change to settings that I’ve noticed.