[openssh-unix-announce] Announce: OpenSSH 6.8 released | Linux Today

[openssh-unix-announce] Announce: OpenSSH 6.8 released

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Mar 19, 2015
New Features
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 * Much of OpenSSH's internal code has been re-factored to be more
   library-like. These changes are mostly not user-visible, but
   have greatly improved OpenSSH's testability and internal layout.

 * Add FingerprintHash option to ssh(1) and sshd(8), and equivalent
   command-line flags to the other tools to control algorithm used
   for key fingerprints. The default changes from MD5 to SHA256 and
   format from hex to base64.

   Fingerprints now have the hash algorithm prepended. An example of
   the new format: SHA256:mVPwvezndPv/ARoIadVY98vAC0g+P/5633yTC4d/wXE
   Please note that visual host keys will also be different.
Web Webster

Web Webster

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