mscdex / mscdex/ssh2

Allow GSSAPI authentication methods

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JavaScript
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Description

Please add GSSAPI as a supported auth method. This is useful for clients obtaining a Kerberos token and then using that token to authenticate against the SSH server.

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Research direction

No file or test is named. Start by locating the SSH client and server authentication-method handling, then review how existing methods are negotiated. Done means GSSAPI is supported for clients obtaining a Kerberos token and using it to authenticate against the SSH server, with coverage for that flow.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, node.js
Domain
authentication, backend, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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