Synology DSM 5.1-5022 Update 1 released

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Synology just released DSM 5.1-5022 Update 1 that fixes a number of OpenSSL and PHP vulnerabilities as well as improves stability with SHR expansion and iSCSI transfers.

Fixed Issues in DSM 5.1-5022 Update 1

How to install Synology DSM 5.1-5022 Update 1

You can download the Synology DSM 5.1-5022 Update 1 from the Synology Download Center or by logging into your Synology dashboard and going to: Control Panel > System > Update & Restore.

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