#BELKIN CUSTOM FIRMWARE UPGRADE THE FIRMWARE#
#BELKIN CUSTOM FIRMWARE UPDATE THAT PATCHES#

Belkin Custom Firmware Update That Patches

This security hole affects up to 500,000 WeMo devices, and as CERT states, the vulnerability could result in anything from a fire to the waste of electricity.BELKIN N300+ 300 Mbps Wireless N USB Router F7D7302 /w custom Tomato firmware - 45.00. Belkin has rolled out an update that patches the five vulnerabilities listed by FEMAвЂ™s Computer Emergency Readiness Team. Fear not, owners of Belkin WeMo devices: you no longer have to lose sleep over the possibility that your smart plug will be hacked. Belkin International is the parent company for Belkin, Linksys and Wemo branded products and services. Headquartered in Playa Vista, Los Angeles, California. Belkin International, Inc., is an American manufacturer of consumer electronics that specializes in connectivity devices.

NOTE: The Belkin router's default IP address is 192.168.2.1.On most other routers I have used, theres an admin console somewhere that has an Update Firmware link. You may also use ' instead to access the web interface. Step 1: Launch a web browser, enter 192.168.2.1 in the Address bar, then press ENTER.

Belkin Custom Firmware Upgrade The Firmware

Belkin urges such users to download the latest app from the App Store (version 1.4.1) or Google Play Store (version 1.2.1) and then upgrade the firmware version through the app.Specific fixes Belkin has issued include:1) An update to the WeMo API server on Novemthat prevents an XML injection attack from gaining access to other WeMo devices. Users with the most recent firmware release (version 3949) are not at risk for malicious firmware attacks or remote control or monitoring of WeMo devices from unauthorized devices. Belkin was in contact with the security researchers prior to the publication of the advisory, and, as of February 18, had already issued fixes for each of the noted potential vulnerabilities via in-app notifications and updates. BelkinвЂ™s StatementBelkin has corrected the list of five potential vulnerabilities affecting the WeMo line of home automation solutions that was published in a CERT advisory on February 18.