Summary: Microsoft is not currently testing a long-anticipated fix for a persistent SSH connectivity issue affecting some Windows 11 systems, particularly after the October 2024 security update. The issue primarily impacts devices running Windows 11 enterprise, IOT, and education editions, but Microsoft is investigating potential effects on consumer editions as well. Temporary workarounds involve updating access control list (ACL) permissions on specific directories.
Affected: Microsoft Windows 11 (Enterprise, IOT, Education, Home, and Pro Editions)
Keypoints :
- SSH service fails to start post-October 2024 security update, affecting remote connections.
- Users can manually adjust folder permissions to temporarily resolve SSH connection problems.
- Windows 11 Build 26100.3321 includes a fix for the SSH bug in the Release Preview Channel.
- OpenSSH project has released security updates addressing a man-in-the-middle vulnerability and a denial-of-service bug.