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    ASUS DSL-AC56U Firmware version 1.1.2.3_999
    Version 1.1.2.3_999
    39.02 MB
    2023/12/18

    Security:
    - Fix the Security Boa http issue
    - Fixed code execution vulnerability
    - Fix in french WEB GUI setting Wireless > Professional will show abnormality issue

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    SHA256: 77357cb796e50882b07b730d704ecc2a5aef333d289ad86babb81e37a3b7dcc8

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    ASUS DSL-AC56U Firmware version 1.1.2.3_993
    Version 1.1.2.3_993
    39.02 MB
    2023/07/10

    Security:
    - [Web] Fixed CVE-2023-30224, CVE-2023-30225 (Authenticated command injection issue)

    Bug fixes and enhancements:
    - [Enhancement][Web] Apply the new domain name policy

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    SHA256: 418c011b1536db57b692290dcaa89b4d2d0e0204d5eefd538992fe64a1b92cb8

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    ASUS DSL-AC56U Firmware version v1.1.2.3_979 (This product supports both Annex A and Annex B)
    Version 1.1.2.3_979
    39.02 MB
    2022/09/07

    Security:
    - Update OpenVPN pkitool to generate key/certs with SHA256.
    - Update OpenSSL to 1.1.1n and 1.0.2u.
    - Update OpenVPN to 2.4.12 for CVE-2022-0547

    Bug fixes and enhancements:
    - Fixed OpenSSL random number generator error.
    - DDNS enable SSL support
    - Fix the WiFI cannot be connected once the VLAN ID is set
    - Update DHCP renew case to avoid always restart wan related
    - Update DHCP lease time and dns in renew case
    - Web Support TLS v1.2

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    MD5: a1e627ad48085782533bd59cb3934113

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    ASUS DSL-AC56U Firmware version v1.1.2.3_960 (This product supports both Annex A and Annex B)
    Version 1.1.2.3_960
    39 MB
    2022/02/11

    Security:
    - [Wi-Fi] FragAttacks WiFi Security Vulnerabilities
    - [Web] Enhanced protection against XSS attacks.
    - [Wi-Fi] Fix the vulnerability of KR00K (CVE-2019-15126).
    - [LPRng] Fix the issue that lpd crashed caused by nmap attack.
    - [Web] Fix the vulnerability in the network analysis command.

    DSL:
    - VDSL WAN (PTM) QIS manual setting list updated, added Lebanon ISP Ogero, Australia ISP Superloop and Croatia ISP Hrvatski Telekom (TCom).
    - [dsl] Set MCT tlb parameter for dmt.
    - [DLA] Drop changing modulation to G.DMT.
    - [DSL] Add 'G.INP Stability Adjustment' option for VDSL in DSL Setting > VDSL section.

    Bug fixes and enhancements:
    - [Wi-Fi] Fix sometimes 2.4G Wireless cannot use iPhone Airplay to Apple TV.
    - [Wi-Fi] Fix some customers might not be able to connect to WiFi 5G again after using it for a long time.
    - [Wi-Fi] Fix the problem that the DUT crashes when running stress on PON and Wi-Fi for a long time.
    - [OPENVPN] Fix openvpn client does not work when there is no "port" in the configuration file.
    - [DDNS][Web] Fix unable to login after using DDNS(https 8443 port) for about 3 days.
    - [diagnostic] Fix the loss of DSL / WiFi Diagnostic and inaccurate time issue.
    - Support option, lcp-echo-adaptive.
    - [WLAN][5G] Fix DUT restarts without triggering the force update mechanism.
    - [QIS] Set pre-filled ppp login/password for United Kingdom/Scotland/Ireland ISP: BT braodband & BT Business & BT infinity.
    - [Web UI] Correct field naming "Class-identifier (option 61)".
    - [Web] Correct time zone 'Novosibirsk' in Russia.
    - [Web UI] Add a validation to validate target URL.
    - [Web] Fix js errors.
    - Fix the problem of for IPv6 PPPoE.
    - [OPENVPN] update openvpn for CVE.
    - [DSL] Enhanced the time for DSL WAN recover from disconnection.
    - [Web] Set Stability Adjustment(VDSL) to 15 dB while manual setting area to Turkey.

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    MD5: 35a318653cd87bb3408fa2df29fd6512

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    ASUS DSL-AC56U Firmware version v1.1.2.3_858 (This product supports both Annex A and Annex B)
    Version 1.1.2.3_858
    37.9 MB
    2020/05/27

    DSL:
    - Bitswap setting adjustment for Web UI > QIS > Turkey profiles.
    - DSL Driver updated - v5.6.36.0_2020_0327_asus.
    - ADSL WAN (ATM) QIS manual setting/Auto detection list updated: Added Italy ISP Vodafone.
    - ADSL WAN (ATM)/VDSL WAN (PTM) QIS manual setting list updated: Added United Kingdom ISP Cloudscape Connect.
    - VDSL2 G.INP handling fine tuned.

    Bug fixes and enhancements:
    - Web UI > WebHistory Log/ AccessLog, "Clear" button added.
    - Fixed OpenVPN related issues.
    - Fine tuned Feedback feature.
    - Fixed Web UI related issues.
    - Live Update feature enhanced.
    - Syslog > WiFi debug log level adjusted.

    Security:
    - Live Update Security enhancement.

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    MD5: 9b6cee045482a12c80de57a68445756b

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    ASUS DSL-AC56U Firmware version v1.1.2.3_805 (This product supports both Annex A and Annex B)
    Version 1.1.2.3_805
    37.75 MB
    2020/01/16

    Bug fixes and enhancements:
    - Now supports Feedback > 12 hours Diagnostic xDSL debug log capture feature for non-USB supported models.
    - Feedback > WiFi Diagnostic feature change log file name to “WiFi.log” instead of “TCC.log”. xDSL Diagnostic log remains to be “TCC.log”.
    - Fixed VPN settings > username/password, if special character “.” used leads to connectivity issue problem.
    - Fine tuned Feedback feature.
    - Fixed various Web UI related issues.
    - Fine tuned OpenVPN Web UI.

    Security:
    - Enhanced Security for specific Malware/Malicious Script protection.

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    MD5: 1394a08884ddda728384b8b62b77884b

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    ASUS DSL-AC56U Firmware version v1.1.2.3_790 (This product supports both Annex A and Annex B)
    Version 1.1.2.3_790
    37.74 MB
    2019/12/13

    DSL:
    - VDSL WAN (PTM) QIS manual setting list updated, added Italy ISP Vodafone.
    - ADSL WAN (ATM) QIS manual setting list updated, added Lebanon ISP Ogero.

    Bug fixes and enhancements:
    - Fixed possible invalid Feedback status leads to no logs download link issue(under Feedback sent failure state).
    - Fixed Web UI > invalid Android/iOS App icons issue.
    - Fine tune Feedback > Diagnostic “No USB disk plug-in” case.
    - After Feedback > DSL Line Diagnostic completed, /jffs/ related logs will be cleared to free up space.
    - Fine tune Live Update mechanism.
    - Fixed failed to work with the OpenVPN profile of Avira issue.
    - Fixed pptp client failed to work with ppp-2.4.7 module issue.
    - Fixed wrong OpenVPN server state issue.
    - OpenVPN server: update default compression to yes.
    - Fixed OpenVPN wrong type conversion/ wrong state after client run successfully issue.
    - Fixed the problem that PPPoE Username can't use special character '$'.
    - Fixed various Web UI related issues.

    Security:
    - protect_srv: enhanced with lock time backoff. 1) Record each IP address with fail count. 2) Add lock rule for each IP address. 3) Lock all if too many rules at a same time.

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    MD5: 799c6f2c8846fd90053ee0ece065309a

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    ASUS DSL-AC56U Firmware version v1.1.2.3_743 (This product supports both Annex A and Annex B)
    Version 1.1.2.3_743
    37.75 MB
    2019/07/12

    DSL:
    - DSL Driver updated - v5.5.2.11_20190418, fixed Austria ISP A1 compatibility issue. Which leads to connection drop.
    - When ENCAP Mode is selected as "PPPoE LLC" or "PPPoE VC-Mux", now the 802.1Q selection can be selected and displayed.

    Bug fixes and enhancements:
    - OpenVPN updated: v2.4.7, now supports TLS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and OpenSSL 1.1.
    - Feedback > xDSL Diagnostic, log capture time adjustment.
    - Support new Feedback mechanism.
    - PPPD module updated: ppp-2.4.7, fixed possible PPPoE/PPPoA periodic interruption issue.
    - Fixed IPTV issue with specific ISP/IPTV service provider.
    - Fixed 5GHz band throughput drop issue.
    - Fixed after failover cannot failback from Secondary-VDSL WAN to Primary-ETHERNET WAN case.
    - Fixed Web UI related issues.

    Security:
    - Fixed command inject in the web-based management interfaceThe security vulnerability.
    - Block domain name resolving queries of suspicious servers. Disable execution permission of /jffs, suspicious files removal

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    MD5: f4483e71d0861e5c2b333e95c3ee97f2

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    ASUS DSL-AC56U Firmware version v1.1.2.3_674 (This product supports both Annex A and Annex B)
    Version 1.1.2.3_674
    37.61 MB
    2019/04/15

    DSL:
    - DSL Driver updated - v5.5.2.11_20190226, fixed Turkey ISP Turk Telekom DSLAM compatibility issue. Which leads to longer than expected sync time.

    Bug fixes and enhancements:
    - New input field "ASUS Service No./Case#" added for Feedback form.
    - Fixed VoIP service fail issue after Dual WAN fail back occurred.
    - 2.4GHz band enhancements adopted.
    - Fixed static route rule cannot work if the rule is for second WAN interface issue.
    - Removed DSL Modulation > G.DMT mode auto switch function based on data rate observed.
    - Fine tune DHCP leases > expire time display format.
    - Dual WAN ping target timeout(3 times), changed to 8.8.8.8 instead.
    - Fixed Router app failed to prompt for a new version of firmware for update issue.
    - Fixed various Web UI related issues.
    - Fixed 5GHz band invalid RSSI value which leads to possible WiFi coverage issue.
    - Removed unnecessary debug message from Syslog "==>Set_RadioOn_Proc (ON)”.
    - Fixed OpenVPN username/ password with special character % failed to work issue.

    Security:
    - Fixed CVE-2004-0789 (DNS Response Flooding) vulnerability.
    - Fixed malformed DNS packet validation.
    - Fixed class/type validation , no more IN/A replies to non-IN/A queries.
    - Fixed invalid authoritative replies with fake address.
    - Added NotImpl reply to non-IN/A queries.


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    MD5: a1fe551194265c55ebe629a8e34fcaff

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    ASUS DSL-AC56U Firmware version v1.1.2.3_617 (This product supports both Annex A and Annex B)
    Version 1.1.2.3_617
    37.6 MB
    2018/12/05

    New feature:
    - Now supports Feedback > WiFi Diagnostic log capture feature.

    DSL:
    - Fixed applying wrong DSL setting by wrong attribute for ADSL/VDSL mode.
    - ADSL WAN (ATM) QIS manual setting list updated.
    Add Turkey ISP TTNET, ADSL+IPTV service.
    Add Turkey ISP D-Smart Net(Smile ADSL), ADSL+IPTV service.
    Add Turkey ISP Doping, ADSL+IPTV service.
    Add Turkey ISP Turkcell Superonline, ADSL+IPTV service.

    Bug fixes and enhancements:
    - Fixed Dual WAN, Primary/ Secondary WAN switching issue.
    - Fixed when applying ISP Specific Setting, it failed to take effect issue.
    - AiCloud updated: v2.0.2.8.
    - Fixed possible 5GHz connection rate drop from 780Mbps to between 54Mbps - 173Mbps issue.
    - 2.4GHz WiFi driver updated/enhanced.
    - 5GHz WiFi driver enhanced.
    - Fixed ASUS Router app related issue.
    - Fixed various UI related issues.
    - When Dual WAN is enabld, now at DDNS page could select WAN unit.

    Security:
    - Fixed WPA2 security vulnerability issue.
    - Fixed UI security vulnerability.

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    MD5: 23559af02bd8b149dfd7f6c469353781

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    ASUS DSL-AC56U Firmware version v1.1.2.3_552 (This product supports both Annex A and Annex B)
    Version 1.1.2.3_552
    37.64 MB
    2018/09/05

    DSL:
    - DSL driver updated - v5.5.2.10_20180522, fine tune for Turkey ISPs.
    - Added Country/ ISP - Specific Setting on DSL Settings page(Turk Telekom).
    - VDSL WAN (PTM) QIS manual setting list updated,
    Added Switzerland ISP Swisscom.

    Bug fixes and enhancements:
    - 5GHz band WiFi driver enhancements adopted, improve the retry mechanism when the key is exchanged.
    - Fixed 5GHz band possible connectivity/scan issue.
    - 5GHz band WiFi driver updated: v3.0.4.0.P2_DPA.
    - Fixed romfile corruption leads to possible system abnormal issue.
    - Fixed IPTV configuration issue.
    - Fine tune OpenVPN server FAQ link.
    - Fixed various Web UI related issues.
    - DPI Engine updated: RC25.
    - Fixed under VDSL mode, possible 2.4GHz band access leads to system stability issue.
    - Fixed possible system abnormal issue when conducting stress test on multicast/ LAN <-> Wi-Fi throughput test.

    Security:
    - Fixed Web UI Command Execution security vulnerability issue, adopted whitelist checking.

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    MD5: e63f0822cb2adfd20b408e2a4bbf49b0

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    ASUS DSL-AC56U Firmware version v1.1.2.3_502 (This product supports both Annex A and Annex B)
    Version 1.1.2.3_502
    37.64 MB
    2018/05/09

    DSL:
    - DSL driver updated - v5.5.2.10, fixed possible lower synced upstream data rate issue.
    - VDSL WAN (PTM) QIS manual setting list updated,
    Added Australia ISP Aussie Broadband.
    Added Australia ISP Buzz Telco.
    Added Australia ISP MyRepublic.

    Bug fixes and enhancements:
    - Fixed possible UI failed to login issue.
    - Fixed LAN > LAN IP settings failed to take effect issue.
    - Fine tune web server.
    - Fixed upload Settings file via IE11 would fail issue.
    - Fine tune FAQ link.
    - Fine tune QoS default rule list.
    - Fixed various UI related issues.


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    MD5: d22199d5c4fafb63879d325822ebdc1e

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    ASUS DSL-AC56U Firmware version v1.1.2.3_473 (This product supports both Annex A and Annex B)
    Version 1.1.2.3_473
    37.64 MB
    2018/04/09

    DSL:
    - DSL driver updated - v5.5.2.9, fixed Greece ISP G.vector compatibility issues.
    - Fixed possible ADSL cannot connect with Annex M mode with PPPoE WAN connection type issue, due to invalid initial value leads to abnormal SAR uplink speed.
    - Fine tune UI > Network Map for VDSL Regional Mode.
    - ADSL WAN (ATM) QIS manual setting list updated,
    Add Turkey ISP TurkNet.
    - VDSL WAN (PTM) QIS manual setting list updated,
    Add Turkey ISP TurkNet.
    Add Mexico ISP Telmex.

    Bug fixes and enhancements:
    - Added WiFi 2.4GHz band enhancements.
    - Fixed various WiFi 2.4GHz band issues.
    - Fine tune multicast.
    - Enhanced PPPoE relay connection performance.
    - Adopt UI login enhancement.
    - Fixed various UI related issues.
    - Fine tune FAQ URL links.
    - TM DPI engine updated - ASUS_2.001_RC23_00023.
    - Added Ethernet WAN Link Up/Down info for Syslog.


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    MD5: 9e8c4b6820486c1e476f68dddf523977

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