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Cannot work with Windows Hello with ecdsa-sk since 25H2

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Description

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Steps to reproduce
ssh-keygen -t ecdsa-sk

We select to store the key on This Windows, and then get a promption from Windows Hello to use fingerprint or face.

ssh user@a-host

It seems appearing after upgrade to 25H2 or 2025.10 monthly update.

Expected behavior
We should get a window that ask to use fingerprint or face
Actual behavior
We get a prompt that we can select from:
    * iPhone, iPad, or an Android device
    * external USB security key
Error details
debug1: process_sign: ready to sign with key ECDSA-SK, provider internal: msg len 326, compat 0x0
debug1: sshsk_sign: provider "internal", key ECDSA-SK, flags 0x01
webauthn_load: api version 7
winhello_get_assert: NotAllowedError -> FIDO_ERR_OPERATION_DENIED
fido_winhello_get_assert: winhello_get_assert
debug1: ssh_sk_sign: fido_dev_get_assert: FIDO_ERR_OPERATION_DENIED
debug1: sshsk_sign: sk_sign failed with code -3
Environment data
Name                           Value
----                           -----
PSVersion                      5.1.26100.6899
PSEdition                      Desktop
PSCompatibleVersions           {1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0...}
BuildVersion                   10.0.26100.6899
CLRVersion                     4.0.30319.42000
WSManStackVersion              3.0
PSRemotingProtocolVersion      2.3
SerializationVersion           1.1.0.1
Version

OpenSSH_for_Windows_9.5p1, LibreSSL 3.8.2, and In fact I have a try with v9.8.3.0p2-Preview

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue on Windows 25H2 with ecdsa-sk, then start with the reported entry points winhello_get_assert, fido_winhello_get_assert, and sshsk_sign. Compare the Windows Hello and FIDO error path; done means selecting fingerprint or face works for the locally stored key instead of only showing external or mobile devices.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
authentication, operating-systems, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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