Release announcements

Version 5.7.1 of cwRsync client/server installers contain the latest available Cygwin/GNU tools. OpenSSH binaries are also updated to version 7.7p with LibreSSL 2.7.2.

Copssh version 6.2.0 installers contain OpenSSH 7.7p which is primarily a bugfix release. Major relevant changes:

• ssh(1)/sshd(8): Drop compatibility support for some very old SSH implementations, including ssh.com <=2.* and OpenSSH <= 3.*. These versions were all released in or before 2001 and predate the final SSH RFCs. The support in question isn't necessary for RFC-compliant SSH implementations.
• sshd(8): Add "expiry-time" option for authorized_keys files to allow for expiring keys.
• ssh(1)/scp(1)/sftp(1): Add URI support to ssh, sftp and scp, e.g. ssh://user@host or sftp://user@host/path.  Additional connection parameters described in draft-ietf-secsh-scp-sftp-ssh-uri-04 are not implemented since the ssh fingerprint format in the draft uses the deprecated MD5 hash with no way to specify the any other algorithm.

win2ban  version 1.0.1 produces event log entries which are more appropriate for Fail2ban handling of dates, removing timezone related problems. In addition, we have introduced direct support for our Copssh solution. By enabling the jail copssh in the jail.local file, you will be able to enhance your Copssh installation with a brute-force protection system. See our FAQ for instructions.

Copssh version 6.1.3 comes with the latest version of LibreSSL (2.7.2). Cygwin and other GNU tools are also updated to their latest available version.

Version 5.2.0 of Winrpe installers use the built-in LOCAL SERVICE as the service account instead of a dedicated account, simplifiying the installation process. We have also updated LibreSSL to the latest available version (2.6.4). Cygwin and GNU tools have also got an update boost.

cwDup 3.1.0 is contains the latest version of Duplicity (0.7.16) . We have also updated rsync and LibreSSL to their latest available versions.

Copssh version 6.1.2 comes with the latest version of LibreSSL (2.6.4). A predefined working directory (inst_directory\_work) is now used to unpack subinstallers and other installer tools, allowing anti malware/virus programs for exclusion in a deterministic way if necessary. Working directory will be removed upon a successful installation.

Version 5.7.0 of cwRsync client/server installers contain Rsync 3.1.3 including some security fixes.

cwDup 3.0.0 is contains the latest versions of Duplicity (0.7.15) and other components. It is offered as a bundle with both 32- and 64-bit builds.

Copssh version 6.1.1 comes with the latest version LibreSSL (2.6.3). Upgrade logic in our installers are also improved.