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Revision: 9692
Committed: Sat Oct 31 19:05:15 2020 UTC (5 years, 8 months ago) by michael
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Log Message:
- For consistency, the `general::network_desc` configuration directive has been renamed to `general::network_description`

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1 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.34 (2020-??-??)
2 * For consistency, the `general::network_desc` configuration directive has been
3 renamed to `general::network_description`
4 * Server notices that previously have been sent to user modes +f and +u are now
5 sent to user mode +j (reject notices) instead. Due to this change, `unauth` and
6 `full` have been removed from `general::oper_only_umodes`, `general::oper_umodes`,
7 and `operator::umodes`.
8 * User mode +b has been replaced with +f (flood). Spam/flood notices are now sent
9 to this user mode. For this, `bots` has been removed from
10 `general::oper_only_umodes`, `general::oper_umodes`, and `operator::umodes`.
11 `flood` has been added instead to these configuration directives.
12
13
14 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.33 (2020-09-07)
15 * Added `client` option to `listener::flags`
16 * Added `defer` option to `listener::flags`
17 * IRC operators may now use CIDR notation in `WHO`
18 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTftW>
19
20
21 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.32 (2020-08-16)
22 * `RESV` couldn't be issued in case no reason has been supplied. This has been fixed.
23 * Fixed possible `RPL_WHOISCHANNELS` line truncation of remote replies
24 * Extban $t of type `matching` has been implemented. This extban allows matching
25 based on TLS protocol version and/or cipher suite
26 * Implemented channel mode `K`. `KNOCK` cannot be used on channels with that mode set
27 * `STATS ?` is now oper-only
28 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JUZa1>
29
30
31 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.31 (2020-05-03)
32 * macOS compatibility fixes
33 * Removed `spoof_notice` from `auth::flags`. With vhosts now this notice doesn't make
34 much sense anymore
35 * Fixed issue where ban masks might become malformed if set by remote clients/servers
36 * Fixed issue with channel mode +c where high ascii characters can be erroneously
37 detected as control characters
38 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JUZa6>
39
40
41 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.30 (2020-03-01)
42 * `QUOTE HELP extban` didn't work because the extban help file hasn't been
43 installed properly during `make install`
44 * Fixed broken libcrypto detection which caused the ircd not to work with
45 OpenSSL under certain circumstances
46 * Extban $n of type `acting` has been implemented. This extban prevents
47 matching users from changing their nick while in the channel. Users
48 with voice or above are not affected.
49 * Channel mode +N has been changed so channel members with +v can change
50 their nick name as well
51 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JfOyF>
52
53
54 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.29 (2020-02-19)
55 * Extbans have been implemented. Currently supported extbans:
56
57 Matching:
58
59 * `$a:<account>` Matches users logged into a matching account.
60 * `$c:<channel>` Matches users that are on the given channel. An additional
61 prefix of either @, %, or + can be specified to test for
62 certain channel privileges.
63 * `$o:<class>` Matches IRC operators that have joined a class
64 matching the mask.
65 * `$r:<realname>` Matches users with a matching realname.
66 * `$s:<server>` Matches users that are connected to a server matching the mask.
67 * `$u:<modes>` Matches users having the specified user modes set or not set.
68 * `$z:<certfp>` Matches users having the given TLS certificate fingerprint.
69
70 Acting:
71
72 * `$j:<banmask>` Prevents matching users from joining the channel.
73 * `$m:<banmask>` Blocks messages from matching users. Users with voice
74 or above are not affected.
75
76 For more details, see `help/extban`.
77 * Added `channel::enable_extbans` configuration option. See `doc/reference.conf`
78 for more information.
79 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvgAL>
80
81
82 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.28 (2020-01-26)
83 * Fixed issue with topics set by `TBURST` not being propagated properly to clients
84 * Allow IRC operators to search for real hosts in `WHO`
85 * Ban/exempt/invex masks are now also tested against realhosts to prevent clients
86 from bypassing channel bans by activating a fakehost
87 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/Jv37M>
88
89
90 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.27 (2020-01-22)
91 * Experimental support for wolfSSL has been implemented. Minimum supported version is 4.3.0
92 * The `--enable-openssl`, `--enable-gnutls` switches, and their disabling counterparts
93 `--disable-openssl` and `--disable-gnutls`, have been replaced with the `--with-tls`
94 switch which takes one of the following options: `openssl`, `wolfssl`, `gnutls`,
95 and `none`.
96 If nothing has been specified, configure tries to autodetect in the following order:
97 OpenSSL/LibreSSL -> GnuTLS -> wolfSSL.
98 * Fixed segfault with GnuTLS/libgmp in case there's no DH parameters file
99 defined in `serverinfo::ssl_dh_param_file` or if that file is missing
100 * The connection timeout for connect{} blocks can now be configured via
101 the `connect::timeout` configuration directive
102 * Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.1.1 now
103 * Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.6.5 now
104 * Supported TLSv1.3 cipher suites can now be configured explicitely via the
105 new `serverinfo::tls_cipher_suites` configuration directive
106 * In the serverinfo {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
107 `ssl_certificate_file` -> `tls_certificate_file`
108 `ssl_dh_param_file` -> `tls_dh_param_file`
109 `ssl_dh_elliptic_curve` -> `tls_supported_groups`
110 `ssl_cipher_list` -> `tls_cipher_list`
111 `ssl_message_digest_algorithm` -> `tls_message_digest_algorithm`
112 * In the operator {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
113 `ssl_certificate_fingerprint -> `tls_certificate_fingerprint`
114 `ssl_connection_required -> `tls_connection_required`
115 * In the connect {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
116 `ssl_cipher_list -> `tls_cipher_list`
117 `ssl_certificate_fingerprint -> `tls_certificate_fingerprint`
118 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/Jvq9g>
119
120
121 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.26 (2019-05-31)
122 * The `general::tkline_expire_notices` configuration directive has been
123 replaced with user mode `X`. *LINE expiration notices are sent to IRC
124 operators with that mode set
125 * Fixed issue with `/rehash conf` creating duplicated class entries
126 instead of updating existing ones that are already in use
127 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjEbq>
128
129
130 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.25 (2019-04-24)
131 * The `class::number_per_ip`, `class::max_local` and `class::max_global`
132 configuration directives have been replaced with just `class::number_per_ip_local`
133 and `class::number_per_ip_global`. The `class::max_local` basically was
134 redundant as it had the same functionality as `class::number_per_ip`
135 * Adding RESVs with wildcards no longer requires administrator privileges
136 * The `general::ignore_bogus_ts` configuration option has been deprecated
137 * TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.0 are no longer supported and have been disabled in
138 the OpenSSL and GnuTLS module
139 * Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1f now
140 * Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.5.8 now
141 * The `serverinfo::vhost` and `serverinfo:vhost6` configuration directives have
142 been deprecated. If you need to bind() a specific address you can specify one
143 in the connect {} block
144 * The `connect::vhost` configuration directive has been renamed to `connect::bind`
145 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVk>
146
147
148 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.24 (2018-04-05)
149 * Added `STATS s` to show configured pseudo {} blocks
150 * Implemented channel mode `N` which prevents users from changing their
151 nick while in a channel with that mode set
152 * Services clients are now shown with `is a Network Service` in `WHOIS`
153 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVt>
154
155
156 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.23 (2018-03-26)
157 * IRC operators are now able to see a user's resolved hostname in `WHOWAS`,
158 and `WHOIS` even if the user has a fakehost/vhost
159 * `RPL_WELCOME` now does use the rfc2812 style nick!user@host format
160 * Removed rudimentary libgeoip support
161 * Added `--enable-efence` switch to allow easy linking with the
162 electric fence memory debugger library
163 * `JOIN 0` is no longer supported
164 * Fixed bug where ircd would not remove `RPL_WHOISOPERATOR` based svstags
165 when deoppering
166 * Fixed `unknown closes` statistic in `STATS t` showing invalid values sometimes
167 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVq>
168
169
170 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.22 (2017-03-26)
171 * Implemented channel mode `L`. Channels with that mode set can make use of an
172 extended ban list size specified with the new `channel::max_bans_large`
173 configuraton option. This mode can be set only by IRC operators or servers.
174 * Implemented channel mode `u` which hides bmask (+b/+e/+I) lists and mode changes
175 to non-chanops everywhere
176 * Fixed an issue with `TRACE` where remote servers would reply with `RPL_TRACEUSER`
177 numerics containing UIDs
178 * `STATS z` now shows simple memory stats of servers linked to the network
179 * Added support for remote `ETRACE`
180 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVO>
181
182
183 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.21 (2016-11-27)
184 * The `general::default_floodtime` configuration option has been added
185 along with the `SET FLOODTIME` command. These allow to fine-tune the
186 message throttling better
187 * Fixed an issue with `INVITE` not showing the list of channels the
188 sender is invited to
189 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVG>
190
191
192 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.20 (2016-11-05)
193 * `INFO` now shows GnuTLS/OpenSSL library/header versions
194 * Added `channel::max_invites` configuration option. See `doc/reference.conf`
195 for more information.
196 * `INVITE` expirations have been implemented. Expire time can be adjusted with
197 the `channel::invite_expire_time` configuration directive
198 * `WHOIS` notices to IRC operators have been re-added. User mode +y is required
199 to see them
200 * The maximum line length for motd files has been increased to 320 bytes to
201 support multibyte encodings better
202 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVZ>
203
204
205 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.19 (2016-08-21)
206 * Fixed a possible server name leak in `WHO` with server hiding enabled
207 * `WHO` now allows opers to search by IP address
208 * Admins no longer can see IP addresses in `STATS P` with
209 `serverhide::hide_server_ips` enabled
210 * User mode `n` now shows nick name changes from remote clients, too
211 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVC>
212
213
214 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.18 (2016-06-22)
215 * Fixed an assert when a client sends invalid `LIST` options
216 * Fixed invalid memory stats of channel invites in `STATS z`
217 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSx>
218
219
220 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.17 (2016-04-21)
221 * Fixed core on `REHASH CONF` with `general::whowas_history_length`
222 set to 0
223 * Fixed possible core on `INVITE` with `channel::max_channels` set to 0
224 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSp>
225
226
227 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.16 (2016-03-20)
228 * Added `general::whowas_history_length` configuration option which
229 allows to define the maximum length of the `WHOWAS` nickname history
230 * Services are now allowed to override `general::min_nonwildcard`,
231 and `general::min_nonwildcard_simple` settings
232 * Minor updates to help files
233 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSj>
234
235
236 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.15 (2016-02-24)
237 * Added proper support for Raspbian/ARM. Gracias to Beave/2600.net
238 for providing a box for testing purposes.
239 * Fixed an assert with empty `user = ""` directives in auth {} blocks
240 * `STATS z` now shows allocated listeners
241 * Fixed bug where `can_flood` auth {} flags did not work on channels
242 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9v>
243
244
245 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.14 (2016-02-09)
246 * Fixed server clustering
247 * Major cleanups to the configuration subsystem
248 * Improvements to libGeoIP support:
249 - Works now with IPv6 addresses
250 - Added `libgeoip_database_options`, `libgeoip_ipv4_database_file`,
251 and `libgeoip_ipv6_database_file` configuration directives to the
252 serverinfo {} block
253 * Further improvements to GnuTLS support
254 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9f>
255
256
257 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.13 (2016-02-02)
258 * Implemented support for GnuTLS. Currently ./configure's autodetection
259 intentionally prefers OpenSSL over GnuTLS, so OpenSSL detection needs
260 to be disabled explicitely by using the `--disable-openssl` switch.
261 * Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.3.8 now
262 * Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1d now
263 * Added support for remote `REHASH`: `REHASH <server> <option>`
264 * Added `rehash:remote` IRC operator privilege flag
265 * Added `rehash` type to shared {} blocks
266 * Fixed minor memory leak with shared {} and cluster {} blocks
267 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9J>
268
269
270 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.12 (2016-01-05)
271 * **IMPORTANT:** Character case mapping is `ascii` now. It is recommended
272 to update all servers on the network to prevent possible channel
273 desynchronizations and nick name collision kills
274 * Added channel mode `T` which forbids `NOTICE` to be sent to a channel
275 * Fixed minor `SVSTAG` memory leak
276 * Fixed broken `PART` message blocking mechanism
277 * ircd now makes use of up to 8 name servers that are specified in
278 `/etc/resolv.conf`
279 * The `-klinefile`, `-dlinefile`, etc. switches didn't work at all
280 * Fixed possible core on ident lookups if ircd is out of file descriptors
281 * Far client exit notices (+F) now show IP addresses, too
282 * Made idle time look nicer in `STATS v|p` by using a formatted time string
283 * `general::ts_warn_delta`, and `general::ts_max_delta` can be set to 0 now
284 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLtj>
285
286
287 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.11 (2015-11-19)
288 * Implemented IRCv3.2 `invite-notify extension`
289 * Implemented IRCv3.2 `chghost extension`
290 * Added `channel::invite_delay_channel` configuration option
291 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqe>
292
293
294 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.10 (2015-11-06)
295 * **IMPORTANT:** renamed `serverhide::links_delay` configuration directive
296 to `serverhide::flatten_links_delay`
297 * Added `serverhide::flatten_links_file` configuration option
298 * Fixed bug where changing `serverhide::flatten_links_delay` on runtime
299 would not have any effect
300 * mkpasswd (tools): fixed broken bcrypt support on *BSD in conjunction with
301 the `-s` and `-l` switches. Dropped MD5, DES and Extended DES support.
302 * Removed `CHALLENGE` in favor of ssl certificate fingerprint enabled
303 operator {} blocks
304 * RSA keys with less than 2048 bits are no longer supported; same applies
305 to the DH param file
306 * Added missing IRC operator privilege flags to `STATS o`. For a full list
307 of flags see `doc/reference.conf`
308 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqJ>
309
310
311 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.9 (2015-09-13)
312 * **IMPORTANT:** database files and links.txt are now stored in `/var/lib`
313 instead of `/etc`, so make sure to move your k/d/x-line database files
314 to the new path before (re)starting the ircd
315 * **IMPORTANT:** the splitmode logic has been removed along with the
316 following channel {} block configuration directives:
317 `default_split_user_count`, `default_split_server_count`,
318 `no_create_on_split`, `no_join_on_split`
319 * Added `xline_exempt` to auth {} block flags
320 * `serverinfo::sid` is now optional. A unique SID is now automatically
321 generated based on the server's name and description
322 * Various fixes to the mkpasswd tool
323 * If supported by the compiler, ircd-hybrid now compiles with
324 `-fstack-protector-strong` instead of `-fstack-protector`
325 * Services can now add RESVs (SQLINEs) that have wildcards in it
326 * Channel name RESVs are now sanity checked for too broad masks
327 * `class::connectfreq` now works properly with values lower than 300 seconds
328 * Implemented IRCv3.1 `account-notify` extension
329 * The `general::oper_pass_resv` configuration directive has been deprecated
330 in favor of the new `join:resv`, and `nick:resv` IRC operator flags.
331 See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
332 * Added `resv`, and `unresv` IRC operator flags. Previously, all
333 IRC operators were allowed to `RESV` and `UNRESV`, regardless of configured
334 privileges.
335 * Added `close` to IRC operator flags
336 * ircd is using ISO 8601 date and time notation in most places now
337 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqI>
338
339
340 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.8 (2015-05-10)
341 * ircd now rejects remote k-line requests for user@host mask that don't
342 have at least `general::min_nonwildcard` non-wildcard characters in it
343 * Configuration related server notices are now sent to admins only as
344 they potentially could leak passwords and other sensitive data to irc
345 operators that don't have administrator privileges
346 * The `GLINE`/`GUNGLINE` commands have been removed. `KLINE` in conjunction
347 with cluster {} and/or shared {} blocks is now the recommended
348 way to add global user@host mask based server bans
349 * Added `dline_min_cidr`, `dline_min_cidr6`, `kline_min_cidr`, and
350 `kline_min_cidr6` configuration options to the general {} block
351 * Fixed bug where a `REHASH` would clear all X-Lines and RESVs that have
352 been set with the `XLINE`/`RESV commands`
353 * Fixed broken temporary remote XLINEs
354 * The `general::havent_read_conf` configuration directive has been removed
355 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqq>
356
357
358 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.7 (2015-04-05)
359 * Fixed a potential buffer overflow with the `BMASK` inter-server command
360 * Fixed undefined behavior in the `HELP` command module which could
361 lead to stack corruption
362 * Removed useless help files for inter-server commands
363 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JfOyA>
364
365
366 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.6 (2015-03-29)
367 * `INFO` now shows configured values of `max_watch` and `stats_m_oper_only`
368 * `WHOWAS` now shows IP addresses to IRC operators
369 * Fixed bug that would allow remote clients to bypass the hard
370 limit of max `WHOWAS` entries to be returned
371 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTuf>
372
373
374 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.5 (2015-02-24)
375 * Fixed core on Mac OSX 10.10 and possibly some other systems when parsing
376 the `ircd.conf` with configured pseudo {} blocks
377 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTuI>
378
379
380 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.4 (2015-02-17)
381 * Added `SVSTAG` command which services may use to add tags to users which can
382 be seen in `WHOIS`
383 * Added `oper::whois` configuration option which allows to override the default
384 `RPL_WHOISOPERATOR` numeric string shown in `WHOIS`
385 * IRC operators may now use +O on a channel even if they are only a half-op
386 * Fixed bug where `TOPIC` messages were not n!u@h prefixed in case of `TBURST`
387 issued by services clients
388 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTut>
389
390
391 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.3 (2015-02-11)
392 * **IMPORTANT:** the following configuration directives have been renamed:
393 `max_clients` -> `default_max_clients`
394 `join_flood_count` -> `default_join_flood_count`
395 `join_flood_time` -> `default_join_flood_time`
396 * Fixed bug where `REHASH` would always reset the `MAX`, `JFLOODTIME`, and
397 `JFLOODCOUNT` values that have been changed from within IRC via the `SET`
398 command
399 * Added channel mode `C` which prevents users from sending CTCPs to a channel
400 * Fixes to the NOTICE/PRIVMSG anti-flood logic
401 * Allow to disable the NOTICE/PRIVMSG anti-flood mechanism by setting the
402 `general::default_floodcount` configuration option to 0
403 * Updated some help files
404 * IRC operators may now see certificate fingerprints, user modes and hidden
405 channels via `WHOIS` as well. This used to be admin only.
406
407
408 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.2 (2015-01-20)
409 * Implemented IRCv3.1 extended-join extension
410 * Channel half-ops can now use `INVITE` as well
411 * Fixed broken `make install -jX`
412 * m_opme.c has been added to modules/extra. Can be used on opless channels only.
413 * Added `opme` to IRC operator flags
414 * Updated several help files
415 * The `general::hide_spoof_ips` configuration option has been deprecated
416 * The `general::true_no_oper_flood` configuration option has been deprecated.
417 IRC operators still can have higher `flood` limits with `no_oper_flood = yes;`
418 hoewever, they are no longer allowed to bypass RecvQ limits.
419 * Added `general::stats_m_oper_only` configuration option
420 * Remote client connection notices (user mode +F) now do show IP addresses, too
421
422
423 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.1 (2014-10-21)
424 * Fixed bug where `UNDLINE remote.server IP` did not work as expected
425 * Servers are now allowed to add/remove K-/D-/X-lines and RESVs
426 * Usermode +G now no longer allows to override +g
427 * Due to potential weakness, TLS session caching and session tickets
428 have been disabled
429 * Minor improvements to TS6 implementation
430 * `WHOWAS` now shows the name of the services account a user was logged in
431
432
433 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0 (2014-08-24)
434 * Successful operator logins are now announced globally via `GLOBOPS`
435 * Cleanups and improvements to the resolver code
436 * Cleanups and improvements to the poll() I/O event notification support
437 * A topic mask can now be specified within the `LIST` options
438 * All users may now see channel modes in the `LIST` reply
439 * Fixed bug where `NOTICE +#somechan` did allow bypassing resv {} channels,
440 or channels that are set +c (no control codes)
441 * pseudo {} blocks also known as service aliases have been implemented.
442 See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
443 * Removed `general::services_name` configuration option. This is now no
444 longer needed.
445
446
447 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc2 (2014-08-03)
448 * Improved AWAY throttling to allow for better fine-tuning. See the
449 newly added `away_count` and `away_time` configuration directives
450 in the general {} block
451 * Support for the select() I/O event notification has been dropped
452
453
454 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc1 (2014-07-20)
455 * Miscellaneous code cleanups and stabilization fixes
456 * `./configure` now requires OpenSSL 0.9.8o or above in order
457 to enable TLS/SSL support
458
459
460 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta4 (2014-07-06)
461 * **IMPORTANT:** channel halfops are now an integral part of ircd-hybrid
462 and can't be disabled anymore
463 * Added flood control for the `INVITE` command. See channel {} block in `reference.conf`
464 * Changed flood control logic for the `KNOCK` command. See channel {} block in `reference.conf`
465 * `INVITE` without any parameters now shows a list of channels a client is invited to
466 * The `OPERWALL` command has been removed. Use `GLOBOPS` instead
467 * Added `max_channels` to class {} blocks
468 * Added `throttle_count` configuration option to the general {} block
469 * Added `ssl_message_digest_algorithm` configuration option to serverinfo {} block.
470 See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
471 * Added support for Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH). Also an elliptic curve can be
472 specified via the `serverinfo::ssl_dh_elliptic_curve` configuration option.
473 * Removed `ssl_server_method` and `ssl_client_method` configuration options.
474 ircd now only allows TLSv1, TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.2 protocols depending
475 on the OpenSSL version. SSLv3 is no longer supported.
476
477
478 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta3 (2014-05-26)
479 * Code cleanups/performance improvements
480
481
482 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta2 (2014-05-15)
483 * **IMPORTANT:** renamed `general::warn_no_nline` configuration directive to
484 `general::warn_no_connect_block`
485 * Fixed bug with `WHOIS` not showing a list of channel names as expected
486 * Added usermode +q which hides idle and signon time in `WHOIS`
487 * Added usermode +p which hides channel list in `WHOIS`
488
489
490 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta1 (2014-04-29)
491 * TS6 is now mandatory. ircd is no longer backwards compatible with TS5
492 and below.
493 * `SVSJOIN` and `SVSPART` commands have been added
494 * Major code cleanups and refactoring. Improved overall performance
495 * `INFO` now also reports `MPATH` (path to main motd (Message of the Day) file)
496 and `SPATH` (Path to server executable)
497 * Updated several help files
498
499
500 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.20 (2014-07-20)
501 * Fixed `XLINE` not working as expected
502 * Fixed build with LibreSSL which hasn't compression support
503 * Miscellaneous stabilization and cosmetical fixes
504 * EGD support has been dropped
505
506
507 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.19 (2014-07-05)
508 * Fixed `EOB` logic for remote servers
509 * Fixed bug where opers that have the +g/+G/+R umodes set won't receive server
510 notices for remote CONNECT/KLINE/DLINE/XLINE/RESV attempts
511 * Sending messages to user@server to local targets is now no longer possible,
512 as this was an easy way to bypass +R/+G/+g user modes.
513 * Fixed splicode logic so `SPLITNUM` now works as expected
514 * Fixed `UNDLINE` not to require the IP address to be prepended with *@
515
516
517 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.18 (2014-06-09)
518 * Fixed `CAP` issue for certain clients
519 * Fixed bug where `STATS p` would show an invalid amount of IRC operators
520 in case there are any +H opers
521 * IRC operators may now no longer set a channel +O if they are only halfops (%)
522 * Channel halfops (%) may now no longer (de)halfop other channel members
523 * Channel halfops (%) may now no longer `KICK` other channel halfops
524 * Fixed compile warnings; code cleanups
525 * Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't truncate the network name
526 if `general::network_name` contains spaces
527
528
529 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.17 (2014-05-01)
530 * Fixed possible `WATCH` core
531 * Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't take time units
532 into consideration for the `join_flood_time` and `throttle_time`
533 configuration options
534 * Minor `LIST` optimization
535
536
537 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.16 (2014-04-20)
538 * Fixed undefined behaviour with crypt() returning `NULL`
539 since glibc2.17 in certain cases
540 * Admins may now see all channel members via `WHO #channel`
541 regardless of channel mode +s
542 * Fixed corrupted `STATS U` output
543
544
545 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.15 (2014-03-29)
546 * **IMPORTANT:** ircd binary is now again placed into `bin/` instead of `sbin/`
547 * mkpasswd in tools/ now defaults to MD5 instead of DES
548 * The `USERS` command has been removed
549 * Fixed issue with `SVSNICK` where clients self-collided when changing
550 just the case of the nick name, i.e. somenick -> SomeNicK
551
552
553 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.14 (2014-02-25)
554 * WHOWAS now honors `serverhide::disable_remote_commands`
555 * Improved TS6 inter-server communication
556 * Added `unxline` oper flag
557 * Implemented IRCv3.2 `userhost-in-names` extension
558 * ircd now allows private RSA keys larger than 2048 bits
559 * Fixed bug where signals stopped from working after restarting
560 the ircd via SIGINT
561 * Fixed bug where certain irc clients could not reconnect via TLS/SSL
562 * Fixed long-standing bug where +p channels have been shown
563 in the `WHOIS` reply
564
565
566 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.13 (2014-01-07)
567 * Fixed `EOB` not working for remote servers (resulted in fake direction notices)
568 * Fixed remote client connection notices for servers that are
569 more than one hop away
570 * Fixed bug where the ircd didn't timeout SSL connections that
571 haven't finished the SSL handshake
572 * Fixed several bugs with server hiding
573 * Updated/fixed help files
574 * `WHOIS` no longer sends a notice to +y operators
575
576
577 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.12 (2013-12-22)
578 * `RPL_WHOISMODES` now uses the 379 numeric
579 * Serial number is now shown on start up
580 * Fixed possible channel mode desynch with services
581 * Fixed TS6 support with `LOCOPS`
582 * Minor code cleanups
583 * Fixed file descriptor leak with empty help files
584 * Fixed issue with `WEBIRC` where hostnames were not validated
585
586
587 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.11 (2013-12-06)
588 * Administrators may now see channel modes in `LIST`
589 * Fixed compile error on BSD systems when building with kqueue()
590
591
592 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.10 (2013-11-25)
593 * Fixed bug with kqueue() where it occasionally dropped updates
594 * Changed `WHOIS` to show certificate fingerprint to administrators only
595 * The `WHO` reply now shows if a nickname has been registered
596 with NickServ. (`r` status flag)
597 * Fixed some flaws with server hiding
598 * Fixed bug where `STATS P` would leak ip addresses to remotely connected
599 administrators, even if `serverhide::hide_server_ips` was set to `yes`
600 * Added `SVSKILL` command
601
602
603 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.9 (2013-11-08)
604 * Added usermode +W. Users connected via a webirc gateway get this
605 mode set by servers.
606 * `WHOIS` now shows if a client is connected via a webirc gateway
607 * Administrators may now see +s channels a user is in with `WHOIS`.
608 Secret channels are prepended with a tilde in the `WHOIS` reply.
609 * Administrators are now able to see all the user modes a user has
610 set via `WHOIS`
611
612
613 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.8 (2013-10-25)
614 * Fixed bug that could lead to a desynchronized nick database
615 throughout the entire network if using services enforced
616 nick names (`SVSNICK`)
617 * Cleaned up/modernized build system
618 * Add `-fstack-protector` to `CFLAGS` if available. Basically checks for
619 buffer overflows/stack-smashing attacks
620 * When using anope 1.9/2.0 services, `WHOIS` now shows the account name
621 of a registered/identified client (numeric 330)
622 * Administrators can now see +s channels in the `LIST` reply
623
624
625 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.7 (2013-08-18)
626 * Fixed issue with channel mode +n having no functionality at all
627 * Fixed SSL certificate fingerprint validation for outgoing server connects
628 * Updated several documentation files
629
630
631 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.6 (2013-08-02)
632 * Fixed possible core with empty motd files
633
634
635 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.5 (2013-07-16)
636 * Fixed bug that would prevent servers from linking together
637 if `connect::aftype` isn't set
638
639
640 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.4 (2013-07-05)
641 * Added `xline` and `resv` logging types. See `doc/reference.conf`
642 for more information
643 * Fixed bug where remote `STATS` requests were not rate limited
644 * Fixed core with empty `auth::spoof` entries
645 * Increased oper/auth/connect password length limit from 20 to 128
646 * Minor fixes to nickflood control code
647
648
649 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.3 (2013-06-23)
650 * Fixed possible core on `STATS z`
651 * Revised `doc/reference.conf`
652 * Fixed broken `--disable-libgeoip` switch
653
654
655 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.2 (2013-06-20)
656 * Added `general::cycle_on_host_change` configuration option
657 * Added `general::stats_u_oper_only` configuration option
658 * Added support for SHA-256 ssl certificate fingerprint based operator {}
659 and connect {} blocks.
660 In conjunction with Anope 1.9/2.0 IRC-services, clients are now also able
661 to automatically identify for their nick with ssl certificate
662 fingerprints
663 * Added `operator::ssl_connection_required` configuration option. See
664 `doc/reference.conf` for more information
665 * Added usermode +S (client is connected via SSL/TLS). Allows services
666 to keep track of what users are connected via SSL, and allows to see
667 ssl-status of remote clients in a `WHOIS`
668 * Fixed a server name leak with server hiding enabled
669
670
671 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.1 (2013-06-06)
672 * **IMPORTANT:** moved `disable_remote_command` configuration directive from
673 general {} block to serverhide {} block
674 * Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
675 * Fixed bug where opers could see `LOCOPS` messages even if they don't have
676 the +l mode set
677 * Fixed bug where non-SSL clients could join +S channels on non-SSL servers
678 * Implemented motd {} configuration blocks. See `doc/reference.conf` for more
679 information
680 * `STATS T` shows configured MOTD files
681
682
683 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0 (2013-05-23)
684 * Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
685
686
687 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0rc1 (2013-05-19)
688 * Fixed broken spoofs
689
690
691 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta5 (2013-05-15)
692 * Removed `remote`, and `global_kill` oper flags, and added `connect`,
693 `squit`, and `kill` flags for better fine-tuning instead. Whether or
694 not a specific action is allowed on a remote server can be controlled
695 by appending the `:remote` flag. For example: `kill` allows only local
696 clients to be killed, whereas `kill:remote` allows to issue a `KILL` for
697 remote clients
698 * Added `locops` and `wallops` to IRC operator flags
699 * Improve/cleanup `HELP` system
700
701
702 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta4 (2013-05-09)
703 * Implemented channel mode +M. Clients that haven't identified their
704 name with NickServ may not speak in a channel that has this mode set
705 * Fixed weird idletimes shown in `TRACE`
706 * Added `nononreg` (+R) to `general::oper_umodes`
707 * Added user mode +F (can see remote client connect/exit notices)
708
709
710 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta3 (2013-05-05)
711 * PCRE support has been dropped
712 * `STATS o` now shows how many times an operator {} block has been used.
713 Similar to `STATS x|q`
714 * Implemented channel mode +c. Known from other ircds, this mode basically
715 prevents users from sending messages including control codes to a channel
716 that has this mode set
717 * Fixed bug where bans were not checked against non-channel members when
718 sending messages to a channel
719 * Removed `channel::quiet_on_ban` configuration option. This feature is
720 now enabled by default
721
722
723 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta2 (2013-04-28)
724 * Fixed broken compile with libGeoIP disabled
725 * Code cleanups; working towards stabilization and improved performance
726 * Removed operflag `nick_changes`. Operators can now set +n at will
727 * Fixed shared {} blocks not working as expected
728 * Fixed spoofs not working as expected
729
730
731 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta1 (2013-04-25)
732 * **IMPORTANT:** name/channel entries can't be stacked any longer within a
733 single resv {} block. Each entry now requires its own resv {} block.
734 Read `doc/reference.conf` for more details
735 * Added `resv::exempt` configuration option. Exempt can be either a
736 ISO 3166 alpha-2 two letter country code, or a nick!user@host mask.
737 CIDR is supported
738 * Removed `channel::restrict_channels` configuration option
739 * Preliminary libGeoIP support. Currently only used for exempt entries
740 in resv {} blocks
741 * Improved WEBIRC authentication; added `webirc` to `auth::flags`.
742 A `webirc.` spoof is now no longer required
743 * Implemented new memory pool allocator which basically is based upon Tor's
744 mempool allocator for Tor cells
745 * Implemented new binary database storage for X-, D-, K-, G-Lines and RESVs.
746 Temporary bans are now stored as well and will persist after a reboot
747 * Channel based resv {} blocks may now contain wildcards
748 * NICK/JOIN now shows the actual reason of reserved nick-/channelnames
749 * contrib/ and its content has been enirely removed from the tree
750 * Added `serverhide::hide_services` configuration option
751 * Added `nononreg` (+R) to `oper::umodes` and `general::oper_only_modes`
752 * Implemented IRCv3.1 `away-notify` extension
753
754
755 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.9 (2013-05-16)
756 * Fixed bug where ircd would sometimes drop a services link because
757 of a missing argument to the `SVSMODE` command
758 * Fixed weird idletimes shown in `TRACE`
759
760
761 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.8 (2013-04-28)
762 * `STATS s` now shows configured services {} blocks as well
763 * Fixed compile warnings, minor code cleanups and optimizations
764 * Increased nickname history length to 32768
765 * Unidentified/unregistered nicks may not speak in +R channels
766
767
768 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.7 (2013-04-12)
769 * Services may now set a channel topic without joining the channel first
770 * Fixed bug where `WHOIS` would send empty sockhost information on TS5 servers
771 * Remote server connection and split notices now go to new usermode +e.
772 These previously used usermode +x.
773 * Services may now change the host of a specific user
774 via `SVSMODE <timestamp> <target> +x <hostname>`
775
776
777 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.6 (2013-01-28)
778 * Fix bug where idle time sometimes is 0 even if the client didn't
779 send any private message
780 * Fixed possible core in try_parse_v4_netmask()
781
782
783 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.5 (2013-01-24)
784 * **IMPORTANT:** nick and topic lengths are now configurable via `ircd.conf`.
785 A `max_nick_length`, as well as a `max_topic_length` configuration option
786 can now be found in the serverinfo {} block
787 * Fixed build on GNU/Hurd
788 * Fixed log files not getting reopened after `REHASH`
789 * Improved logging of configuration file issues
790 * `ircd.pid` has been accidentally saved in `/var` instead of `/var/run`
791 * Linux RT signal support for notification of socket events has been dropped
792 * Fixed `STATS Y|y` sometimes sending weird sendq/recvq values
793 * `INFO` now also shows configured values of `disable_fake_channels`,
794 and `stats_e_disabled`
795 * m_webirc.c is now officially supported, and has been moved from contrib/
796 to modules/
797 * `WHOIS`, `STATS p`, and `TRACE` may now show fake idle times depending
798 on how the new `class::min_idle` and `class::max_idle` configuration
799 directives have been configured. This feature basically works in the
800 same way as it does in csircd
801 * The configuration parser now does support `year` and `month` units
802
803
804 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.4 (2013-01-02)
805 * Fixed possible core on `USERHOST`/`ISON` with optimization enabled
806 * Fixed bug where `can_flood` sometimes didn't work as expected
807
808
809 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.3 (2012-12-24)
810 * Fixed core on `UNDLINE`
811 * `XLINE`, `KLINE`, `RESV`, `DLINE`, `SQUIT`, and `KILL` now have the
812 same default reason if no reason has been specified
813
814
815 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.2 (2012-12-20)
816 * Minor updates to the build system
817 * Fixed broken `--enable-assert` configure switch
818 * Fixed bug where timed events stopped from working if the system's
819 clock is running backwards
820 * `STATS q|Q` now shows how many times a resv {} block has been matched
821 * Fixed contributed WEBIRC module
822 * IRC operators may now again see server generated nick rejection notices
823
824
825 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.1 (2012-11-04)
826 * Fixed broken CIDR support for `CHALLENGE` based irc operator logins
827 * Fixed class limits not properly applying to operator {} blocks
828 * Fixed possible `TBURST` desynchronization with services
829 * Fixed `TBURST` from leaking the server name if it's a hidden server
830
831
832 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0 (2012-10-18)
833 * Fixed an off-by-one with spoofs. Spoofs are now also checked for
834 invalid characters
835 * Removed `general::use_whois_actually` configuration directive.
836 This is now enabled by default
837 * Minor `SQUIT` handling fixes
838 * Fixed bancache not being updated on `CHGHOST`/`CHGIDENT`
839
840
841 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0rc1 (2012-09-28)
842 * Removed `general::client_flood` configuration option and added the
843 new `recvq` configuration directive to class {} blocks.
844 The max size of a receive queue can be seen in `STATS Y`
845 for each class
846 * Allow the `[` and `]` characters in server description
847
848
849 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta3 (2012-08-24)
850 * Fixed wrong syntax in several language files
851 * Removed &localchannels
852 * `PRIVMSG` to opers@some.server is no longer supported
853 * Fixed bug that could lead to topic desynchronization
854 * Removed `serverhide::disable_hidden` configuration option
855 * Dropped ircd-hybrid-6 `GLINE` compatibility mode
856 * Removed `use_invex`, `use_except` and `use_knock` configuration options.
857 These features are now enabled by default
858
859
860 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta2 (2012-07-21)
861 * `channel::disable_fake_channels` now also disables ascii 29 (mIRC italic)
862 when set to yes
863 * Added `channel::max_chans_per_oper` configuration directive. The old way
864 was to let operators join three times the amount of max_chans_per_user
865 * Replaced `MODLOAD`, `MODUNLOAD`, `MODRELOAD`, `MODLIST` and `MODRESTART`
866 commands with the new `MODULE` command which can be fed with the `LOAD,`
867 `UNLOAD`, `RELOAD` and `LIST` parameters.
868 `MODRESTART` has been entirely removed. Use `MODULE RELOAD *` to reload
869 all modules
870 * Added back server notice when a client tries to obtain a reserved nick name
871 * Removed `OMOTD` module
872 * Added `set` to operator privilege flags. Gives access to the `SET` command
873 * Improved TS6 support
874 * Channel keys/passwords are now case sensitive
875
876
877 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta1 (2012-05-28)
878 * Implemented full services support, including but not limited to the
879 following changes:
880 - Added `SVSNICK`, and `SVSMODE` command handlers
881 - Added service stamps to `NICK`/`UID` messages
882 - Added SVS to server capabilities (`CAPAB`). SVS capable servers can
883 deal with extended `NICK`/`UID` messages that contain service IDs/stamps.
884 - Changed rejected client notices to go to new usermode +j. These
885 previously used usermode +r.
886 - Added usermode +r (registered nick) and channelmode +r (registered channel)
887 - Added usermode +R (only registered clients may send a private message)
888 - Added channelmode +R (only registered clients may join that channel)
889 - Various services shortcuts have been added (`NS`, `CS`, `NICKSERV`, `CHANSERV`, etc.)
890 - Added services {} block to `ircd.conf`
891 - Added services_name directive to general {} block
892 - Added `GLOBOPS` mainly for services compatibility, but can be used by operators, too
893 * Removed `RKLINE` and `RXLINE` commands. Regular expression based bans should
894 only be added via `ircd.conf`
895 * Added `globops`, `restart`, `dline`, `undline` and `module` operator privilege flags.
896 Read `doc/reference.conf` for further explanation of what these flags control
897 * Removed Idle-time klines
898 * Cleaned up modules API. Old modules won't work anymore
899 * Removed `general::burst_away` configuration directive. AWAY bursts are now
900 controlled via `connect::flags` explicitly
901 * Introduced new logging subsystem including log rotation based on
902 file sizes. Log timestamp format is ISO8601 now
903 * Added support for remote D-lines
904 * Added usermode +H which is basically a replacement for the hidden_admin and
905 `hidden_oper` operator flags. With usermode +H, irc operator status can now
906 be hidden even on remote servers
907 * Added CIDR support for operator {} blocks
908 * Removed the servlink program. ircd-hybrid can now make use of
909 SSL/TLS for inter-server communication.
910 NOTE: compressed server links are of course still available, but a SSL/TLS
911 connection is required, as compression is now handled via OpenSSL
912 * Removed `ssl_server_protocol` configuration directive and
913 added `ssl_client_method` and `ssl_server_method` instead.
914 Both of these options can now be changed at runtime
915 * Oper login IDs are no longer limited to NICKLEN*2
916 * Removed `channel::burst_topicwho` configuration option. This feature is now
917 enabled by default
918 * `STATS Y|y` now reports CIDR limits as well
919 * Added m_webirc.c to contrib/
920 * Overall code cleanup and speed improvements
921
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923
924 BUG REPORTS: If you run this code and encounter problems, you must report
925 the bug by EMAIL to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org
926 Please include a gdb backtrace and a copy of your config.h and
927 ircd.conf with any report (with passwords and other sensitive
928 information masked).
929
930 DISCUSSION: There is a mailing list for discussion of hybrid issues,
931 including betas. To subscribe, use this link:
932 https://lists.ircd-hybrid.org/mailman/listinfo/hybrid
933 This is the proper place to discuss new features, bugs, etc.
934
935 Questions/comments directed to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org
936
937 Other files recommended for reading: README, INSTALL
938
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