[openssh-unix-announce] Announce: timeline to remove DSA support in OpenSSH
djm at openssh.com
djm at openssh.com
Thu Jan 11 15:31:18 AEDT 2024
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Hi,
OpenSSH plans to remove support for DSA keys in the near future. This
message describes our rationale, process and proposed timeline.
Rationale
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DSA, as specified in the SSHv2 protocol, is inherently weak - being
limited to a 160 bit private key and use of the SHA1 digest. Its
estimated security level is <=80 bits symmetric equivalent[1][2].
OpenSSH has ...
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