paramiko / paramiko/paramiko

Please support SSHFP

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Feature Needs patch
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Description

Would be cool if fingerprints can be validated against DNS as well.
See RFC 4255 -- doesn't look too bad to get working!

Thanks

Christoph

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Research direction

Read RFC 4255 first, then locate Paramiko's host-key verification entry point; the issue names no files or tests. Done means SSHFP fingerprints from DNS can be validated during host-key verification, with tests covering the behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
networking, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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