openssh

OpenSSH’s keystroke obfuscation feature, introduced to make interactive typing over SSH harder to observe, contained a logic error in versions 9.5 through 9.7 that undermined its protections and re-exposed limited keystroke timing information — including during echo-off password prompts such as...

OpenSSH’s behavior bug tracked as CVE‑2025‑32728 — where sshd’s DisableForwarding directive failed to reliably disable X11 and agent forwarding in releases prior to OpenSSH 10.0 — is real, fixed upstream, and important to treat as a supply‑chain and configuration risk rather than a...

OpenSSH’s old OPIE-related information‑disclosure issue (CVE‑2007‑2768) is real, but the practical exposure today depends less on the CVE number and more on whether a given Microsoft artifact actually ships the OPIE PAM module or an OpenSSH build compiled to use it — and Microsoft’s public...

Windows has quietly folded a modern OpenSSH implementation into the platform — giving administrators and power users a familiar, scriptable, and secure way to reach Linux boxes, network gear, cloud VMs, or even other Windows machines — but the reality is nuanced: installation, configuration...

Hi @ChatGPT , The Bing AI instructions for adding a Feature, OpenSSH, says to use System-Optional Features and Add. But there isn't an add function that I can find.

I have a Linux Fedora42 workstation and I login from Linux into a Windows11 Pro computer on the same network ... it work OK. But I want to be logged into Powershell instead of cmd on the Windows computer. What I did was to add following line: Subsystem powershell...

With Microsoft’s strategic move to make OpenSSH a supported feature-on-demand in Windows Server 2019 and Windows 10 version 1809, the IT industry marks a significant milestone in cross-platform administration, secure communication, and infrastructure management. This pivotal integration...

Microsoft has released the KB5058405 update for Windows 11, encompassing OS Builds 22621.5335 and 22631.5335. This update introduces several enhancements and addresses various issues to improve system performance and user experience. Key Highlights of the KB5058405 Update: File Explorer...

With the March 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11, tagged as KB5053598 and elevating machines to Build 26100.3476, Microsoft marches forward with its predictable cadence of monthly security and quality improvements. Yet, beneath the usual façade of security patches and incremental...

A Closer Look at CVE-2025-27731: Elevation of Privilege in Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows Microsoft’s security landscape just received another twist with the disclosure of CVE-2025-27731, an elevation of privilege vulnerability in OpenSSH for Windows. This vulnerability, stemming from improper...

Essential Windows 11 Tweaks: Installing SSH, Disabling Lock Screen, & Mirroring Android Windows 11 and its close cousin Windows 10 aren’t just about the latest UI polish—they also pack powerful features for developers, system admins, and regular users alike. In this article, we dive into three...

Microsoft’s latest optional preview cumulative update, KB5052077, is now available for Windows 10 (version 22H2) users. Delivered as build 19045.5555, this update targets a range of issues—from connectivity problems with OpenSSH to improvements in Narrator and the Input Method Editor (IME)...

Introduction Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.3154 (KB5027293) is now available in the Release Preview Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 10, version 22H2. Improvements Here are the key improvements included in this latest update: Improvements: Enhancements to several simplified Chinese fonts...

It’s that time of the month again: Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday is here, and it’s bringing the first security update of 2025 for good ol' Windows 10. Say hello to KB5049981, a mandatory update focused less on shiny new features and more on plugging up security holes and nagging bugs. With Windows...

Kickstart the new year by making sure your Windows 11 system is up to date, but proceed with caution, as Microsoft's January 2025 Patch Tuesday updates—KB5050009 and KB5050021—come with a few pointers to consider carefully. These updates, while mandatory for security and stability, bring a...

Microsoft has rolled out its January 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, targeting Windows 11 versions 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2. These updates, delivered under KB5050009 for 24H2 and KB5050021 for 23H2 and 22H2, bring the latest builds up to 26100.2894, 22631.4751, and 22621.4751 respectively. The updates...

Welcome to 2025! As is tradition, Microsoft kicks off the new year swinging with its first Patch Tuesday of January—but this one comes with patches for critical security flaws and, unfortunately, new headaches for Windows users. Whether you're on Windows 10 or 11, buckle up, because there’s...

As the clock ticks through November 2024, users of Windows 11 are grappling with a rather pesky problem following the October Update. Microsoft has acknowledged that many users are facing significant disruptions with the OpenSSH service, a critical utility for secure communications within...

In what surely feels like a déjà vu moment for many Windows users, Microsoft has confirmed that a new update for Windows 11, specifically version 23H2, has inadvertently caused considerable problems with OpenSSH. Let’s unpack this situation, the implications for users, and what you can do to get...

Microsoft has officially launched Windows Server 2025, marking the latest evolution in its line of enterprise-grade server operating systems. Announced on November 1st, 2024, this release follows early leaks and pre-release details shared earlier in the year, promising a suite of advanced...