26. April 2018 MikroTik

MikroTik has released a new version of RouterOS with bug fixes and changes.

To upgrade, start via “Check for updates” on the “System / Package” in your RouterOS configuration overview or download it directly from the MikroTik website:
http://www.mikrotik.com/download

What’s new in version 6.40.8[bugfix] (2018-Apr-23 11:34):

  • !) winbox – fixed vulnerability that allowed to gain access to an unsecured router;
  • certificate – fixed incorrect SCEP URL after an upgrade;
  • health – fixed empty measurements on CRS328-24P-4S + RM;
  • ike2 – use “policy-template-group” parameter when picking proposal as initiator;
  • ipv6 – fixed IPv6 behavior when bridge port leaves bridge;
  • routerboard – fixed “mode button” support on hAP lite r2 devices;
  • ssh – fixed SSH service becoming unavailable;
  • traffic-flow – fixed IPv6 destination address value when IPFIX protocol is used;
  • winbox – show “Switch” menu on CAP ac devices;
  • wireless – improved compatibility with BCM chipset devices;

What’s new in version 6.42.1[current] (2018-Apr-23 10:46):

  • !) winbox – fixed vulnerability that allowed to gain access to an unsecured router;
  • bridge – fixed hardware offloading for MMIPS and PPC devices;
  • bridge – fixed LLDP packet receiving;
  • crs3xx – fixed failing connections through bonding in bridge;
  • ike2 – use “policy-template-group” parameter when picking proposal as initiator;
  • led – added “dark-mode” functionality for hAP ac and hAP acˆ2 devices;
  • led – improved w60g alignment trigger;
  • lte – allow to send “at-chat” command over disabled LTE interface;
  • routerboard – fixed “mode button” support on hAP lite r2 devices;
  • w60g – allow to manually set “tx-sector” value;
  • w60g – fixed incorrect RSSI readings;
  • w60g – show phy rate on “/ interface w60g monitor” (CLI only);
  • winbox – fixed bridge port MAC learning parameter values;
  • winbox – show “Switch” menu on CAP ac devices;
  • winbox – show correct “Switch” menus on CRS328-24P-4S +;
  • wireless – improved compatibility with BCM chipset devices;

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More information about this release can be found in the MikroTik forum:

v6.40.8 forum topic discussion:
https://forum.mikrotik.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=133585

v6.42.1 forum topic discussion:
https://forum.mikrotik.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=133535
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