OpenSSH, the open-source implementation of the Secure Shell protocol, has once again split into two separate projects. The latest development in this ongoing saga is the unveiling of a new authentication binary that aims to improve security and flexibility for users. The split originated in 1999 when OpenBSD developers forked …
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OpenSSH 9.9 Features Enhanced Quantum-Resistant Algorithms
OpenSSH, the widely-used open-source software for secure network communication, has recently released version 9.9 with enhanced quantum-resistant algorithms. This major update is a significant step forward in protecting sensitive data from the potential threat posed by quantum computers. Quantum computers have the potential to break many of the cryptographic algorithms …
AlmaLinux 9 Released the OpenSSH Patch for CVE-2024-6409 Vulnerability
AlmaLinux 9, the popular open-source enterprise Linux distribution, has released a patch for the OpenSSH vulnerability known as CVE-2024-6409. This vulnerability, which was discovered recently, could potentially allow malicious actors to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. OpenSSH is a widely used tool for secure remote access to servers and …
Fedora and RHEL Users Alerted to OpenSSH Vulnerability
Users of Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) have been alerted to a critical vulnerability in the OpenSSH software that could potentially leave their systems exposed to unauthorized access. The issue, which has been assigned the identifier CVE-2021-3670, affects versions 8.4 and earlier of OpenSSH. OpenSSH is a widely …