WatchGuard is pleased to announce the availability of Firebox X Edge e-Series system software 8.6.2, the latest version of software available for Edge e-Series appliances.
We have substantially improved the software quality of this release by resolving issues in a number of functional areas; most significantly, resolution of a bug in our remote access controls. This bug would allow an unauthenticated user, who has access to the administrative interface of an Edge appliance running 8.x firmware, to reboot it without first authenticating..
In addition, this release includes an updated Japanese Web UI. Please see the release notes for a complete list of resolved issues.
We strongly recommend that all customers download and install this release to upgrade their Edge e-Series appliance.
What’s new with Edge e-Series 8.6.2
This release fixes a number of bugs in the Edge 8.x firmware, provides an updated Japanese user interface, and fixes a security flaw in the Edge 8.x firmware.
In Edge 8.x, we provide two basic controls to prevent anyone but the administrator from performing administrative functions such as changing the configuration or rebooting the appliance. Those controls are a password and the proper IP address. In 8.6.2, we have fixed a bug which made it possible to reboot the Edge without using a password. The bug was in a UI component no longer used by the Edge e-series UI. Our thanks go to Ulf Schröder at Wick-Hill GmbH and Andreas Rietmann of true networks e.K. for their assistance in identifying this bug.
If you have further questions about this bug or security concerns about any of WatchGuard’s products, please contact:
Steve Fallin | Director, Rapid Response Team
Product Manager, LiveSecurity
WatchGuard is pleased to announce the availability of Firebox X Edge e-Series system software 8.6.2, the latest version of software available for Edge e-Series appliances.
We have substantially improved the software quality of this release by resolving issues in a number of functional areas; most significantly, resolution of a bug in our remote access controls. This bug would allow an unauthenticated user, who has access to the administrative interface of an Edge appliance running 8.x firmware, to reboot it without first authenticating..
In addition, this release includes an updated Japanese Web UI. Please see the release notes for a complete list of resolved issues.
We strongly recommend that all customers download and install this release to upgrade their Edge e-Series appliance.
What’s new with Edge e-Series 8.6.2
This release fixes a number of bugs in the Edge 8.x firmware, provides an updated Japanese user interface, and fixes a security flaw in the Edge 8.x firmware.
In Edge 8.x, we provide two basic controls to prevent anyone but the administrator from performing administrative functions such as changing the configuration or rebooting the appliance. Those controls are a password and the proper IP address. In 8.6.2, we have fixed a bug which made it possible to reboot the Edge without using a password. The bug was in a UI component no longer used by the Edge e-series UI. Our thanks go to Ulf Schröder at Wick-Hill GmbH and Andreas Rietmann of true networks e.K. for their assistance in identifying this bug.
If you have further questions about this bug or security concerns about any of WatchGuard’s products, please contact:
Steve Fallin | Director, Rapid Response Team
Product Manager, LiveSecurity
+1 206.521.8373
steve.fallin@watchguard.com
Does this release pertain to me?
The Firebox X Edge e-Series 8.6.2 software will only work with Firebox X Edge e-Series models. It will not operate (and cannot be installed) on other Firebox X Edge models (wired or wireless), SOHO 6 (wired or wireless), S6 (wired or wireless), or SOHO models.
Upgrade Path
There is a specific upgrade path that needs to be followed for installing this release. Please use the following chart to determine your upgrade path:
| If you are currently running: | Install in this order: |
| Edge e-Series v8.0 | Edge e-Series v8.0.1 -> 8.0.3 -> 8.6.2 |
| Edge e-Series v8.0.3 or later | Edge e-Series v8.6.2 |
Please refer to the system status page of your Edge e-Series device to determine which version of software you currently have installed.
How do I get this release?
Firebox X Edge e-Series owners who have a current LiveSecurity Service subscription can obtain this update without additional charge by downloading it from the Software Downloads Web page . Firebox X Edge e-Series owners who do not have a current LiveSecurity Service subscription should contact support for instructions on downloading a version of this update. Be sure to read the accompanying release notes for the complete list of bug fixes, as well as installation instructions, limitations, and known issues. If you need support, please enter a support incident online or call our support staff directly. (When you contact Technical Support, please have your registered Product Serial Number, LiveSecurity Key, or Partner ID available.)
- U.S. Customers: 877.232.3531
- International Customers: +1.206.613.0456
Authorized WatchGuard Resellers: 206.521.8375