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1 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.33 (2020-09-07)
2 * Added `client` option to `listener::flags`
3 * Added `defer` option to `listener::flags`
4 * IRC operators may now use CIDR notation in `WHO`
5 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTftW>
6
7
8 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.32 (2020-08-16)
9 * `RESV` couldn't be issued in case no reason has been supplied. This has been fixed.
10 * Fixed possible `RPL_WHOISCHANNELS` line truncation of remote replies
11 * Extban $t of type `matching` has been implemented. This extban allows matching
12 based on TLS protocol version and/or cipher suite
13 * Implemented channel mode `K`. `KNOCK` cannot be used on channels with that mode set
14 * `STATS ?` is now oper-only
15 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JUZa1>
16
17
18 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.31 (2020-05-03)
19 * macOS compatibility fixes
20 * Removed `spoof_notice` from `auth::flags`. With vhosts now this notice doesn't make
21 much sense anymore
22 * Fixed issue where ban masks might become malformed if set by remote clients/servers
23 * Fixed issue with channel mode +c where high ascii characters can be erroneously
24 detected as control characters
25 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JUZa6>
26
27
28 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.30 (2020-03-01)
29 * `QUOTE HELP extban` didn't work because the extban help file hasn't been
30 installed properly during `make install`
31 * Fixed broken libcrypto detection which caused the ircd not to work with
32 openssl under certain circumstances
33 * Extban $n of type `acting` has been implemented. This extban prevents
34 matching users from changing their nick while in the channel. Users
35 with voice or above are not affected.
36 * Channel mode +N has been changed so channel members with +v can change
37 their nick name as well
38 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JfOyF>
39
40
41 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.29 (2020-02-19)
42 * Extbans have been implemented. Currently supported extbans:
43
44 Matching:
45
46 $a:<account> Matches users logged into a matching account.
47 $c:<channel> Matches users that are on the given channel. An additional
48 prefix of either @, %, or + can be specified to test for
49 certain channel privileges.
50 $o:<class> Matches IRC operators that have joined a class
51 matching the mask.
52 $r:<realname> Matches users with a matching realname.
53 $s:<server> Matches users that are connected to a server matching the mask.
54 $u:<modes> Matches users having the specified user modes set or not set.
55 $z:<certfp> Matches users having the given TLS certificate fingerprint.
56
57 Acting:
58
59 $j:<banmask> Prevents matching users from joining the channel.
60 $m:<banmask> Blocks messages from matching users. Users with voice
61 or above are not affected.
62
63 For more details, see help/extban.
64 * Added `channel::enable_extbans` configuration option. See `doc/reference.conf`
65 for more information.
66 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvgAL>
67
68
69 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.28 (2020-01-26)
70 * Fixed issue with topics set by `TBURST` not being propagated properly to clients
71 * Allow IRC operators to search for real hosts in `WHO`
72 * Ban/exempt/invex masks are now also tested against realhosts to prevent clients
73 from bypassing channel bans by activating a fakehost
74 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/Jv37M>
75
76
77 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.27 (2020-01-22)
78 * Experimental support for wolfSSL has been implemented. Minimum supported version is 4.3.0
79 * The `--enable-openssl`, `--enable-gnutls` switches, and their disabling counterparts
80 `--disable-openssl` and `--disable-gnutls`, have been replaced with the `--with-tls`
81 switch which takes one of the following options: `openssl`, `wolfssl`, `gnutls`,
82 and `none`.
83 If nothing has been specified, configure tries to autodetect in the following order:
84 openssl/libressl -> gnutls -> wolfssl.
85 * Fixed segfault with GnuTLS/libgmp in case there's no DH parameters file
86 defined in `serverinfo::ssl_dh_param_file` or if that file is missing
87 * The connection timeout for connect{} blocks can now be configured via
88 the `connect::timeout` configuration directive
89 * Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.1.1 now
90 * Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.6.5 now
91 * Supported TLSv1.3 cipher suites can now be configured explicitely via the
92 new `serverinfo::tls_cipher_suites` configuration directive
93 * In the serverinfo {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
94 `ssl_certificate_file` -> `tls_certificate_file`
95 `ssl_dh_param_file` -> `tls_dh_param_file`
96 `ssl_dh_elliptic_curve` -> `tls_supported_groups`
97 `ssl_cipher_list` -> `tls_cipher_list`
98 `ssl_message_digest_algorithm` -> `tls_message_digest_algorithm`
99 * In the operator {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
100 `ssl_certificate_fingerprint -> `tls_certificate_fingerprint`
101 `ssl_connection_required -> `tls_connection_required`
102 * In the connect {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
103 `ssl_cipher_list -> `tls_cipher_list`
104 `ssl_certificate_fingerprint -> `tls_certificate_fingerprint`
105 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/Jvq9g>
106
107
108 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.26 (2019-05-31)
109 * The `general::tkline_expire_notices` configuration directive has been
110 replaced with user mode `X`. *LINE expiration notices are sent to IRC
111 operators with that mode set
112 * Fixed issue with `/rehash conf` creating duplicated class entries
113 instead of updating existing ones that are already in use
114 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjEbq>
115
116
117 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.25 (2019-04-24)
118 * The `class::number_per_ip`, `class::max_local` and `class::max_global`
119 configuration directives have been replaced with just `class::number_per_ip_local`
120 and `class::number_per_ip_global`. The `class::max_local` basically was
121 redundant as it had the same functionality as `class::number_per_ip`
122 * Adding RESVs with wildcards no longer requires administrator privileges
123 * The `general::ignore_bogus_ts` configuration option has been deprecated
124 * TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.0 are no longer supported and have been disabled in
125 the openssl and gnutls module
126 * Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1f now
127 * Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.5.8 now
128 * The `serverinfo::vhost` and `serverinfo:vhost6` configuration directives have
129 been deprecated. If you need to bind() a specific address you can specify one
130 in the connect {} block
131 * The `connect::vhost` configuration directive has been renamed to `connect::bind`
132 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVk>
133
134
135 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.24 (2018-04-05)
136 * Added `STATS s` to show configured pseudo {} blocks
137 * Implemented channel mode `N` which prevents users from changing their
138 nick while in a channel with that mode set
139 * Services clients are now shown with `is a Network Service` in `WHOIS`
140 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVt>
141
142
143 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.23 (2018-03-26)
144 * IRC operators are now able to see a user's resolved hostname in /whowas,
145 and /whois even if the user has a fakehost/vhost
146 * `RPL_WELCOME` now does use the rfc2812 style nick!user@host format
147 * Removed rudimentary libgeoip support
148 * Added `--enable-efence` switch to allow easy linking with the
149 electric fence memory debugger library
150 * `JOIN 0` is no longer supported
151 * Fixed bug where ircd would not remove `RPL_WHOISOPERATOR` based svstags
152 when deoppering
153 * Fixed `unknown closes` statistic in `STATS t` showing invalid values sometimes
154 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVq>
155
156
157 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.22 (2017-03-26)
158 * Implemented channel mode `L`. Channels with that mode set can make use of an
159 extended ban list size specified with the new `channel::max_bans_large`
160 configuraton option. This mode can be set only by IRC operators or servers.
161 * Implemented channel mode `u` which hides bmask (+b/+e/+I) lists and mode changes
162 to non-chanops everywhere
163 * Fixed an issue with `TRACE` where remote servers would reply with `RPL_TRACEUSER`
164 numerics containing UIDs
165 * `STATS z` now shows simple memory stats of servers linked to the network
166 * Added support for remote `ETRACE`
167 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVO>
168
169
170 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.21 (2016-11-27)
171 * The `general::default_floodtime` configuration option has been added
172 along with the `SET FLOODTIME` command. These allow to fine-tune the
173 message throttling better
174 * Fixed an issue with `INVITE` not showing the list of channels the
175 sender is invited to
176 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVG>
177
178
179 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.20 (2016-11-05)
180 * `INFO` now shows GnuTLS/OpenSSL library/header versions
181 * Added `channel::max_invites` configuration option. See `doc/reference.conf`
182 for more information.
183 * `INVITE` expirations have been implemented. Expire time can be adjusted with
184 the `channel::invite_expire_time` configuration directive
185 * `WHOIS` notices to operators have been re-added. User mode +y is required
186 to see them
187 * The maximum line length for motd files has been increased to 320 bytes
188 to support multibyte encodings better
189 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVZ>
190
191
192 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.19 (2016-08-21)
193 * Fixed a possible server name leak in `WHO` with server hiding enabled
194 * `WHO` now allows opers to search by IP address
195 * Admins no longer can see IP addresses in `STATS P` with
196 `serverhide::hide_server_ips` enabled
197 * User mode `n` now shows nick name changes from remote clients, too
198 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVC>
199
200
201 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.18 (2016-06-22)
202 * Fixed an assert when a client sends invalid `LIST` options
203 * Fixed invalid memory stats of channel invites in `STATS z`
204 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSx>
205
206
207 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.17 (2016-04-21)
208 * Fixed core on `REHASH CONF` with `general::whowas_history_length`
209 set to 0
210 * Fixed possible core on `INVITE` with `channel::max_channels` set to 0
211 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSp>
212
213
214 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.16 (2016-03-20)
215 * Added `general::whowas_history_length` configuration option which
216 allows to define the maximum length of the `WHOWAS` nickname history
217 * Services are now allowed to override `general::min_nonwildcard`,
218 and `general::min_nonwildcard_simple` settings
219 * Minor updates to help files
220 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSj>
221
222
223 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.15 (2016-02-24)
224 * Added proper support for Raspbian/ARM. Gracias to Beave/2600.net
225 for providing a box for testing purposes.
226 * Fixed an assert with empty `user = ""` directives in auth {} blocks
227 * `STATS z` now shows allocated listeners
228 * Fixed bug where `can_flood` auth {} flags did not work on channels
229 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9v>
230
231
232 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.14 (2016-02-09)
233 * Fixed server clustering
234 * Major cleanups to the configuration subsystem
235 * Improvements to libGeoIP support:
236 - Works now with IPv6 addresses
237 - Added `libgeoip_database_options`, `libgeoip_ipv4_database_file`,
238 and `libgeoip_ipv6_database_file` configuration directives to the
239 serverinfo {} block
240 * Further improvements to GnuTLS support
241 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9f>
242
243
244 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.13 (2016-02-02)
245 * Implemented support for GnuTLS. Currently ./configure's autodetection
246 intentionally prefers OpenSSL over GnuTLS, so OpenSSL detection needs
247 to be disabled explicitely by using the `--disable-openssl` switch.
248 * Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.3.8 now
249 * Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1d now
250 * Added support for remote `REHASH`: `REHASH <server> <option>`
251 * Added `rehash:remote` IRC operator privilege flag
252 * Added `rehash` type to shared {} blocks
253 * Fixed minor memory leak with shared {} and cluster {} blocks
254 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9J>
255
256
257 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.12 (2016-01-05)
258 * **IMPORTANT:** Character case mapping is `ascii` now. It is recommended
259 to update all servers on the network to prevent possible channel
260 desynchronizations and nick name collision kills
261 * Added channel mode +T which forbids `NOTICE` to be sent to a channel
262 * Fixed minor `SVSTAG` memory leak
263 * Fixed broken `PART` message blocking mechanism
264 * ircd now makes use of up to 8 name servers that are specified in
265 `/etc/resolv.conf`
266 * The `-klinefile`, `-dlinefile`, etc. switches didn't work at all
267 * Fixed possible core on ident lookups if ircd is out of file descriptors
268 * Far client exit notices (+F) now show IP addresses, too
269 * Made idle time look nicer in `STATS v|p` by using a formatted time string
270 * `general::ts_warn_delta`, and `general::ts_max_delta` can be set to 0 now
271 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLtj>
272
273
274 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.11 (2015-11-19)
275 * Implemented IRCv3.2 `invite-notify extension`
276 * Implemented IRCv3.2 `chghost extension`
277 * Added `channel::invite_delay_channel` configuration option
278 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqe>
279
280
281 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.10 (2015-11-06)
282 * **IMPORTANT:** renamed `serverhide::links_delay` configuration directive
283 to `serverhide::flatten_links_delay`
284 * Added `serverhide::flatten_links_file` configuration option
285 * Fixed bug where changing `serverhide::flatten_links_delay` on runtime
286 would not have any effect
287 * mkpasswd (tools): fixed broken bcrypt support on *BSD in conjunction
288 with the -s and -l switches. Dropped MD5, DES and Extended DES support.
289 * Removed `CHALLENGE` in favor of ssl certificate fingerprint enabled
290 operator {} blocks
291 * RSA keys with less than 2048 bits are no longer supported; same applies
292 to the DH param file
293 * Added missing IRC operator privilege flags to `STATS o`. For a full list
294 of flags see `doc/reference.conf`
295 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqJ>
296
297
298 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.9 (2015-09-13)
299 * **IMPORTANT:** database files and links.txt are now stored in `/var/lib`
300 instead of `/etc`, so make sure to move your k/d/x-line database files
301 to the new path before (re)starting the ircd
302 * **IMPORTANT:** the splitmode logic has been removed along with the
303 following channel {} block configuration directives:
304 `default_split_user_count`, `default_split_server_count`,
305 `no_create_on_split`, `no_join_on_split`
306 * Added `xline_exempt` to auth {} block flags
307 * `serverinfo::sid` is now optional. A unique SID is now automatically
308 generated based on the server's name and description
309 * Various fixes to the mkpasswd tool
310 * If supported by the compiler, ircd-hybrid now compiles with
311 `-fstack-protector-strong` instead of `-fstack-protector`
312 * Services can now add RESVs (SQLINEs) that have wildcards in it
313 * Channel name RESVs are now sanity checked for too broad masks
314 * `class::connectfreq` now works properly with values lower than 300 seconds
315 * Implemented IRCv3.1 `account-notify` extension
316 * The `general::oper_pass_resv` configuration directive has been deprecated
317 in favor of the new `join:resv`, and `nick:resv` IRC operator flags.
318 See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
319 * Added `resv`, and `unresv` IRC operator flags. Previously, all
320 IRC operators were allowed to `RESV` and `UNRESV`, regardless of configured
321 privileges.
322 * Added `close` to IRC operator flags
323 * ircd is using ISO 8601 date and time notation in most places now
324 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqI>
325
326
327 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.8 (2015-05-10)
328 * ircd now rejects remote k-line requests for user@host mask that don't
329 have at least `general::min_nonwildcard` non-wildcard characters in it
330 * Configuration related server notices are now sent to admins only as
331 they potentially could leak passwords and other sensitive data to irc
332 operators that don't have administrator privileges
333 * The `GLINE`/`GUNGLINE` commands have been removed. `KLINE` in conjunction
334 with cluster {} and/or shared {} blocks is now the recommended
335 way to add global user@host mask based server bans
336 * Added `dline_min_cidr`, `dline_min_cidr6`, `kline_min_cidr`, and
337 `kline_min_cidr6` configuration options to the general {} block
338 * Fixed bug where a `REHASH` would clear all X-Lines and RESVs that have
339 been set with the `XLINE`/`RESV commands`
340 * Fixed broken temporary remote XLINEs
341 * The `general::havent_read_conf` configuration directive has been removed
342 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqq>
343
344
345 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.7 (2015-04-05)
346 * Fixed a potential buffer overflow with the `BMASK` inter-server command
347 * Fixed undefined behavior in the `HELP` command module which could
348 lead to stack corruption
349 * Removed useless help files for inter-server commands
350 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JfOyA>
351
352
353 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.6 (2015-03-29)
354 * `INFO` now shows configured values of `max_watch` and `stats_m_oper_only`
355 * `WHOWAS` now shows IP addresses to irc operators
356 * Fixed bug that would allow remote clients to bypass the hard
357 limit of max `WHOWAS` entries to be returned
358
359
360 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.5 (2015-02-24)
361 * Fixed core on Mac OSX 10.10 and possibly some other systems when parsing
362 the `ircd.conf` with configured pseudo {} blocks
363
364
365 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.4 (2015-02-17)
366 * Added `SVSTAG` command which services may use to add tags to users which can
367 be seen in `WHOIS`
368 * Added `oper::whois` configuration option which allows to override the default
369 `RPL_WHOISOPERATOR` numeric string shown in `WHOIS`
370 * IRC operators may now use +O on a channel even if they are only a half-op
371 * Fixed bug where `TOPIC` messages were not n!u@h prefixed in case of `TBURST`
372 issued by services clients
373
374
375 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.3 (2015-02-11)
376 * **IMPORTANT:** the following ircd.conf configuration directives have been renamed:
377 `max_clients` -> `default_max_clients`
378 `join_flood_count` -> `default_join_flood_count`
379 `join_flood_time` -> `default_join_flood_time`
380 * Fixed bug where `REHASH` would always reset the `MAX`, `JFLOODTIME`, and
381 `JFLOODCOUNT` values that have been changed from within IRC via the `SET`
382 command
383 * Added channel mode +C which prevents users from sending CTCPs to a channel
384 * Fixes to the NOTICE/PRIVMSG anti-flood logic
385 * Allow to disable the NOTICE/PRIVMSG anti-flood mechanism by setting the
386 `general::default_floodcount` configuration option to 0
387 * Updated some help files
388 * Operators may now see certificate fingerprints, user modes and hidden
389 channels via `WHOIS` as well. This used to be admin only.
390
391
392 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.2 (2015-01-20)
393 * Implemented IRCv3.1 extended-join extension
394 * Channel half-ops can now use `INVITE` as well
395 * Fixed broken `make install -jX`
396 * m_opme.c has been added to modules/extra. Can be used on opless channels only.
397 * Added `opme` to IRC operator flags
398 * Updated several help files
399 * The `general::hide_spoof_ips` configuration option has been deprecated
400 * The `general::true_no_oper_flood` configuration option has been deprecated.
401 Operators still can have higher `flood` limits with `no_oper_flood = yes;`
402 hoewever, they are no longer allowed to bypass RecvQ limits.
403 * Added `general::stats_m_oper_only` configuration option
404 * Remote client connection notices (user mode +F) now do show IP addresses, too
405
406
407 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.1 (2014-10-21)
408 * Fixed bug where `UNDLINE remote.server IP` did not work as expected
409 * Servers are now allowed to add/remove K-/D-/X-lines and RESVs
410 * Usermode +G now no longer allows to override +g
411 * Due to potential weakness, TLS session caching and session tickets
412 have been disabled
413 * Minor improvements to TS6 implementation
414 * `WHOWAS` now shows the name of the services account a user was logged in
415
416
417 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0 (2014-08-24)
418 * Successful operator logins are now announced globally via `GLOBOPS`
419 * Cleanups and improvements to the resolver code
420 * Cleanups and improvements to the poll() I/O event notification support
421 * A topic mask can now be specified within the `LIST` options
422 * All users may now see channel modes in the `LIST` reply
423 * Fixed bug where `NOTICE +#somechan` did allow bypassing resv {} channels,
424 or channels that are set +c (no control codes)
425 * pseudo {} blocks also known as service aliases have been implemented.
426 See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
427 * Removed `general::services_name` configuration option. This is now no
428 longer needed.
429
430
431 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc2 (2014-08-03)
432 * Improved AWAY throttling to allow for better fine-tuning. See the
433 newly added `away_count` and `away_time` configuration directives
434 in the general {} block
435 * Support for the select() I/O event notification has been dropped
436
437
438 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc1 (2014-07-20)
439 * Miscellaneous code cleanups and stabilization fixes
440 * `./configure` now requires OpenSSL 0.9.8o or above in order
441 to enable TLS/SSL support
442
443
444 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta4 (2014-07-06)
445 * **IMPORTANT:** channel halfops are now an integral part of ircd-hybrid
446 and can't be disabled anymore
447 * Added flood control for the `INVITE` command. See channel {} block in reference.conf
448 * Changed flood control logic for the `KNOCK` command. See channel {} block in reference.conf
449 * `INVITE` without any parameters now shows a list of channels a client is invited to
450 * The `OPERWALL` command has been removed. Use `GLOBOPS` instead
451 * Added `max_channels` to class {} blocks
452 * Added `throttle_count` configuration option to the general {} block
453 * Added `ssl_message_digest_algorithm` configuration option to serverinfo {} block.
454 See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
455 * Added support for Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH). Also an elliptic curve can be
456 specified via the `serverinfo::ssl_dh_elliptic_curve` configuration option.
457 * Removed `ssl_server_method` and `ssl_client_method` configuration options.
458 ircd now only allows TLSv1, TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.2 protocols depending
459 on the OpenSSL version. SSLv3 is no longer supported.
460
461
462 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta3 (2014-05-26)
463 * Code cleanups/performance improvements
464
465
466 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta2 (2014-05-15)
467 * **IMPORTANT:** renamed `general::warn_no_nline` configuration directive to
468 `general::warn_no_connect_block`
469 * Fixed bug with `WHOIS` not showing a list of channel names as expected
470 * Added usermode +q which hides idle and signon time in `WHOIS`
471 * Added usermode +p which hides channel list in `WHOIS`
472
473
474 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta1 (2014-04-29)
475 * TS6 is now mandatory. ircd is no longer backwards compatible with TS5
476 and below.
477 * `SVSJOIN` and `SVSPART` commands have been added
478 * Major code cleanups and refactoring. Improved overall performance
479 * `INFO` now also reports `MPATH` (path to main motd (Message of the Day) file)
480 and `SPATH` (Path to server executable)
481 * Updated several help files
482
483
484 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.20 (2014-07-20)
485 * Fixed `XLINE` not working as expected
486 * Fixed build with LibreSSL which hasn't compression support
487 * Miscellaneous stabilization and cosmetical fixes
488 * EGD support has been dropped
489
490
491 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.19 (2014-07-05)
492 * Fixed `EOB` logic for remote servers
493 * Fixed bug where opers that have the +g/+G/+R umodes set won't receive server
494 notices for remote CONNECT/KLINE/DLINE/XLINE/RESV attempts
495 * Sending messages to user@server to local targets is now no longer possible,
496 as this was an easy way to bypass +R/+G/+g user modes.
497 * Fixed splicode logic so `SPLITNUM` now works as expected
498 * Fixed `UNDLINE` not to require the IP address to be prepended with *@
499
500
501 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.18 (2014-06-09)
502 * Fixed `CAP` issue for certain clients
503 * Fixed bug where `STATS p` would show an invalid amount of IRC operators
504 in case there are any +H opers
505 * IRC operators may now no longer set a channel +O if they are only halfops (%)
506 * Channel halfops (%) may now no longer (de)halfop other channel members
507 * Channel halfops (%) may now no longer `KICK` other channel halfops
508 * Fixed compile warnings; code cleanups
509 * Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't truncate the network name
510 if `general::network_name` contains spaces
511
512
513 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.17 (2014-05-01)
514 * Fixed possible `WATCH` core
515 * Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't take time units
516 into consideration for the `join_flood_time` and `throttle_time`
517 configuration options
518 * Minor `LIST` optimization
519
520
521 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.16 (2014-04-20)
522 * Fixed undefined behaviour with crypt() returning `NULL`
523 since glibc2.17 in certain cases
524 * Admins may now see all channel members via `WHO #channel`
525 regardless of channel mode +s
526 * Fixed corrupted `STATS U` output
527
528
529 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.15 (2014-03-29)
530 * **IMPORTANT:** ircd binary is now again placed into `bin/` instead of `sbin/`
531 * mkpasswd in tools/ now defaults to MD5 instead of DES
532 * The `USERS` command has been removed
533 * Fixed issue with `SVSNICK` where clients self-collided when changing
534 just the case of the nick name, i.e. somenick -> SomeNicK
535
536
537 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.14 (2014-02-25)
538 * WHOWAS now honors `serverhide::disable_remote_commands`
539 * Improved TS6 inter-server communication
540 * Added `unxline` oper flag
541 * Implemented IRCv3.2 `userhost-in-names` extension
542 * ircd now allows private RSA keys larger than 2048 bits
543 * Fixed bug where signals stopped from working after restarting
544 the ircd via SIGINT
545 * Fixed bug where certain irc clients could not reconnect via TLS/SSL
546 * Fixed long-standing bug where +p channels have been shown
547 in the `WHOIS` reply
548
549
550 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.13 (2014-01-07)
551 * Fixed `EOB` not working for remote servers (resulted in fake direction notices)
552 * Fixed remote client connection notices for servers that are
553 more than one hop away
554 * Fixed bug where the ircd didn't timeout SSL connections that
555 haven't finished the SSL handshake
556 * Fixed several bugs with server hiding
557 * Updated/fixed help files
558 * `WHOIS` no longer sends a notice to +y operators
559
560
561 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.12 (2013-12-22)
562 * `RPL_WHOISMODES` now uses the 379 numeric
563 * Serial number is now shown on start up
564 * Fixed possible channel mode desynch with services
565 * Fixed TS6 support with `LOCOPS`
566 * Minor code cleanups
567 * Fixed file descriptor leak with empty help files
568 * Fixed issue with `WEBIRC` where hostnames were not validated
569
570
571 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.11 (2013-12-06)
572 * Administrators may now see channel modes in `LIST`
573 * Fixed compile error on BSD systems when building with kqueue()
574
575
576 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.10 (2013-11-25)
577 * Fixed bug with kqueue() where it occasionally dropped updates
578 * Changed `WHOIS` to show certificate fingerprint to administrators only
579 * The `WHO` reply now shows if a nickname has been registered
580 with NickServ. (`r` status flag)
581 * Fixed some flaws with server hiding
582 * Fixed bug where `STATS P` would leak ip addresses to remotely connected
583 administrators, even if `serverhide::hide_server_ips` was set to `yes`
584 * Added `SVSKILL` command
585
586
587 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.9 (2013-11-08)
588 * Added usermode +W. Users connected via a webirc gateway get this
589 mode set by servers.
590 * `WHOIS` now shows if a client is connected via a webirc gateway
591 * Administrators may now see +s channels a user is in with `WHOIS`.
592 Secret channels are prepended with a tilde in the `WHOIS` reply.
593 * Administrators are now able to see all the user modes a user has
594 set via `WHOIS`
595
596
597 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.8 (2013-10-25)
598 * Fixed bug that could lead to a desynchronized nick database
599 throughout the entire network if using services enforced
600 nick names (`SVSNICK`)
601 * Cleaned up/modernized build system
602 * Add `-fstack-protector` to `CFLAGS` if available. Basically checks for
603 buffer overflows/stack-smashing attacks
604 * When using anope 1.9/2.0 services, `WHOIS` now shows the account name
605 of a registered/identified client (numeric 330)
606 * Administrators can now see +s channels in the `LIST` reply
607
608
609 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.7 (2013-08-18)
610 * Fixed issue with channel mode +n having no functionality at all
611 * Fixed SSL certificate fingerprint validation for outgoing server connects
612 * Updated several documentation files
613
614
615 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.6 (2013-08-02)
616 * Fixed possible core with empty motd files
617
618
619 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.5 (2013-07-16)
620 * Fixed bug that would prevent servers from linking together
621 if `connect::aftype` isn't set
622
623
624 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.4 (2013-07-05)
625 * Added `xline` and `resv` logging types. See `doc/reference.conf`
626 for more information
627 * Fixed bug where remote `STATS` requests were not rate limited
628 * Fixed core with empty `auth::spoof` entries
629 * Increased oper/auth/connect password length limit from 20 to 128
630 * Minor fixes to nickflood control code
631
632
633 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.3 (2013-06-23)
634 * Fixed possible core on `STATS z`
635 * Revised `doc/reference.conf`
636 * Fixed broken `--disable-libgeoip` switch
637
638
639 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.2 (2013-06-20)
640 * Added `general::cycle_on_host_change` configuration option
641 * Added `general::stats_u_oper_only` configuration option
642 * Added support for SHA-256 ssl certificate fingerprint based operator {}
643 and connect {} blocks.
644 In conjunction with Anope 1.9/2.0 IRC-services, clients are now also able
645 to automatically identify for their nick with ssl certificate
646 fingerprints
647 * Added `operator::ssl_connection_required` configuration option. See
648 `doc/reference.conf` for more information
649 * Added usermode +S (client is connected via SSL/TLS). Allows services
650 to keep track of what users are connected via SSL, and allows to see
651 ssl-status of remote clients in a `WHOIS`
652 * Fixed a server name leak with server hiding enabled
653
654
655 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.1 (2013-06-06)
656 * **IMPORTANT:** moved `disable_remote_command` configuration directive from
657 general {} block to serverhide {} block
658 * Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
659 * Fixed bug where opers could see `LOCOPS` messages even if they don't have
660 the +l mode set
661 * Fixed bug where non-SSL clients could join +S channels on non-SSL servers
662 * Implemented motd {} configuration blocks. See `doc/reference.conf` for more
663 information
664 * `STATS T` shows configured MOTD files
665
666
667 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0 (2013-05-23)
668 * Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
669
670
671 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0rc1 (2013-05-19)
672 * Fixed broken spoofs
673
674
675 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta5 (2013-05-15)
676 * Removed `remote`, and `global_kill` oper flags, and added `connect`,
677 `squit`, and `kill` flags for better fine-tuning instead. Whether or
678 not a specific action is allowed on a remote server can be controlled
679 by appending the `:remote` flag. For example: `kill` allows only local
680 clients to be killed, whereas `kill:remote` allows to issue a KILL for
681 remote clients
682 * Added `locops` and `wallops` to IRC operator flags
683 * Improve/cleanup `HELP` system
684
685
686 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta4 (2013-05-09)
687 * Implemented channel mode +M. Clients that haven't identified their
688 name with NickServ may not speak in a channel that has this mode set
689 * Fixed weird idletimes shown in `TRACE`
690 * Added `nononreg` (+R) to `general::oper_umodes`
691 * Added user mode +F (can see remote client connect/exit notices)
692
693
694 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta3 (2013-05-05)
695 * PCRE support has been dropped
696 * `STATS o` now shows how many times an operator {} block has been used.
697 Similar to `STATS x|q`
698 * Implemented channel mode +c. Known from other ircds, this mode basically
699 prevents users from sending messages including control codes to a channel
700 that has this mode set
701 * Fixed bug where bans were not checked against non-channel members when
702 sending messages to a channel
703 * Removed `channel::quiet_on_ban` configuration option. This feature is
704 now enabled by default
705
706
707 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta2 (2013-04-28)
708 * Fixed broken compile with libGeoIP disabled
709 * Code cleanups; working towards stabilization and improved performance
710 * Removed operflag `nick_changes`. Operators can now set +n at will
711 * Fixed shared {} blocks not working as expected
712 * Fixed spoofs not working as expected
713
714
715 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta1 (2013-04-25)
716 * **IMPORTANT:** name/channel entries can't be stacked any longer within a
717 single resv {} block. Each entry now requires its own resv {} block.
718 Read `doc/reference.conf` for more details
719 * Added `resv::exempt` configuration option. Exempt can be either a
720 ISO 3166 alpha-2 two letter country code, or a nick!user@host mask.
721 CIDR is supported
722 * Removed `channel::restrict_channels` configuration option
723 * Preliminary libGeoIP support. Currently only used for exempt entries
724 in resv {} blocks
725 * Improved WEBIRC authentication; added `webirc` to `auth::flags`.
726 A `webirc.` spoof is now no longer required
727 * Implemented new memory pool allocator which basically is based upon Tor's
728 mempool allocator for Tor cells
729 * Implemented new binary database storage for X-, D-, K-, G-Lines and RESVs.
730 Temporary bans are now stored as well and will persist after a reboot
731 * Channel based resv {} blocks may now contain wildcards
732 * NICK/JOIN now shows the actual reason of reserved nick-/channelnames
733 * contrib/ and its content has been enirely removed from the tree
734 * Added `serverhide::hide_services` configuration option
735 * Added `nononreg` (+R) to `oper::umodes` and `general::oper_only_modes`
736 * Implemented IRCv3.1 `away-notify` extension
737
738
739 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.9 (2013-05-16)
740 * Fixed bug where ircd would sometimes drop a services link because
741 of a missing argument to the `SVSMODE` command
742 * Fixed weird idletimes shown in `TRACE`
743
744
745 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.8 (2013-04-28)
746 * `STATS s` now shows configured services {} blocks as well
747 * Fixed compile warnings, minor code cleanups and optimizations
748 * Increased nickname history length to 32768
749 * Unidentified/unregistered nicks may not speak in +R channels
750
751
752 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.7 (2013-04-12)
753 * Services may now set a channel topic without joining the channel first
754 * Fixed bug where `WHOIS` would send empty sockhost information on TS5 servers
755 * Remote server connection and split notices now go to new usermode +e.
756 These previously used usermode +x.
757 * Services may now change the host of a specific user
758 via `SVSMODE <timestamp> <target> +x <hostname>`
759
760
761 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.6 (2013-01-28)
762 * Fix bug where idle time sometimes is 0 even if the client didn't
763 send any private message
764 * Fixed possible core in try_parse_v4_netmask()
765
766
767 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.5 (2013-01-24)
768 * **IMPORTANT:** nick and topic lengths are now configurable via ircd.conf.
769 A `max_nick_length`, as well as a `max_topic_length` configuration option
770 can now be found in the serverinfo {} block
771 * Fixed build on GNU/Hurd
772 * Fixed log files not getting reopened after `REHASH`
773 * Improved logging of configuration file issues
774 * `ircd.pid` has been accidentally saved in `/var` instead of `/var/run`
775 * Linux RT signal support for notification of socket events has been dropped
776 * Fixed `STATS Y|y` sometimes sending weird sendq/recvq values
777 * `INFO` now also shows configured values of `disable_fake_channels`,
778 and `stats_e_disabled`
779 * m_webirc.c is now officially supported, and has been moved from contrib/
780 to modules/
781 * `WHOIS`, `STATS p`, and `TRACE` may now show fake idle times depending
782 on how the new `class::min_idle` and `class::max_idle` configuration
783 directives have been configured. This feature basically works in the
784 same way as it does in csircd
785 * The configuration parser now does support `year` and `month` units
786
787
788 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.4 (2013-01-02)
789 * Fixed possible core on `USERHOST`/`ISON` with optimization enabled
790 * Fixed bug where `can_flood` sometimes didn't work as expected
791
792
793 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.3 (2012-12-24)
794 * Fixed core on `UNDLINE`
795 * `XLINE`, `KLINE`, `RESV`, `DLINE`, `SQUIT`, and `KILL` now have the
796 same default reason if no reason has been specified
797
798
799 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.2 (2012-12-20)
800 * Minor updates to the build system
801 * Fixed broken `--enable-assert` configure switch
802 * Fixed bug where timed events stopped from working if the system's
803 clock is running backwards
804 * `STATS q|Q` now shows how many times a resv {} block has been matched
805 * Fixed contributed WEBIRC module
806 * IRC operators may now again see server generated nick rejection notices
807
808
809 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.1 (2012-11-04)
810 * Fixed broken CIDR support for `CHALLENGE` based irc operator logins
811 * Fixed class limits not properly applying to operator {} blocks
812 * Fixed possible `TBURST` desynchronization with services
813 * Fixed `TBURST` from leaking the server name if it's a hidden server
814
815
816 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0 (2012-10-18)
817 * Fixed an off-by-one with spoofs. Spoofs are now also checked for
818 invalid characters
819 * Removed `general::use_whois_actually` configuration directive.
820 This is now enabled by default
821 * Minor `SQUIT` handling fixes
822 * Fixed bancache not being updated on `CHGHOST`/`CHGIDENT`
823
824
825 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0rc1 (2012-09-28)
826 * Removed `general::client_flood` configuration option and added the
827 new `recvq` configuration directive to class {} blocks.
828 The max size of a receive queue can be seen in `STATS Y`
829 for each class
830 * Allow the `[` and `]` characters in server description
831
832
833 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta3 (2012-08-24)
834 * Fixed wrong syntax in several language files
835 * Removed &localchannels
836 * `PRIVMSG` to opers@some.server is no longer supported
837 * Fixed bug that could lead to topic desynchronization
838 * Removed `serverhide::disable_hidden` configuration option
839 * Dropped ircd-hybrid-6 `GLINE` compatibility mode
840 * Removed `use_invex`, `use_except` and `use_knock` configuration options.
841 These features are now enabled by default
842
843
844 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta2 (2012-07-21)
845 * `channel::disable_fake_channels` now also disables ascii 29 (mIRC italic)
846 when set to yes
847 * Added `channel::max_chans_per_oper` configuration directive. The old way
848 was to let operators join three times the amount of max_chans_per_user
849 * Replaced `MODLOAD`, `MODUNLOAD`, `MODRELOAD`, `MODLIST` and `MODRESTART`
850 commands with the new `MODULE` command which can be fed with the `LOAD,`
851 `UNLOAD`, `RELOAD` and `LIST` parameters.
852 `MODRESTART` has been entirely removed. Use `MODULE RELOAD *` to reload
853 all modules
854 * Added back server notice when a client tries to obtain a reserved nick name
855 * Removed `OMOTD` module
856 * Added `set` to operator privilege flags. Gives access to the `SET` command
857 * Improved TS6 support
858 * Channel keys/passwords are now case sensitive
859
860
861 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta1 (2012-05-28)
862 * Implemented full services support, including but not limited to the
863 following changes:
864 - Added `SVSNICK`, and `SVSMODE` command handlers
865 - Added service stamps to `NICK`/`UID` messages
866 - Added SVS to server capabilities (`CAPAB`). SVS capable servers can
867 deal with extended `NICK`/`UID` messages that contain service IDs/stamps.
868 - Changed rejected client notices to go to new usermode +j. These
869 previously used usermode +r.
870 - Added usermode +r (registered nick) and channelmode +r (registered channel)
871 - Added usermode +R (only registered clients may send a private message)
872 - Added channelmode +R (only registered clients may join that channel)
873 - Various services shortcuts have been added (`NS`, `CS`, `NICKSERV`, `CHANSERV`, etc.)
874 - Added services {} block to ircd.conf
875 - Added services_name directive to general {} block
876 - Added `GLOBOPS` mainly for services compatibility, but can be used by operators, too
877 * Removed `RKLINE` and `RXLINE` commands. Regular expression based bans should
878 only be added via ircd.conf
879 * Added `globops`, `restart`, `dline`, `undline` and `module` operator privilege flags.
880 Read `doc/reference.conf` for further explanation of what these flags control
881 * Removed Idle-time klines
882 * Cleaned up modules API. Old modules won't work anymore
883 * Removed `general::burst_away` configuration directive. AWAY bursts are now
884 controlled via `connect::flags` explicitly
885 * Introduced new logging subsystem including log rotation based on
886 file sizes. Log timestamp format is ISO8601 now
887 * Added support for remote D-lines
888 * Added usermode +H which is basically a replacement for the hidden_admin and
889 `hidden_oper` operator flags. With usermode +H, irc operator status can now
890 be hidden even on remote servers
891 * Added CIDR support for operator {} blocks
892 * Removed the servlink program. ircd-hybrid can now make use of
893 SSL/TLS for inter-server communication.
894 NOTE: compressed server links are of course still available, but a SSL/TLS
895 connection is required, as compression is now handled via OpenSSL
896 * Removed `ssl_server_protocol` configuration directive and
897 added `ssl_client_method` and `ssl_server_method` instead.
898 Both of these options can now be changed at runtime
899 * Oper login IDs are no longer limited to NICKLEN*2
900 * Removed `channel::burst_topicwho` configuration option. This feature is now
901 enabled by default
902 * `STATS Y|y` now reports CIDR limits as well
903 * Added m_webirc.c to contrib/
904 * Overall code cleanup and speed improvements
905
906 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
907
908 BUG REPORTS: If you run this code and encounter problems, you must report
909 the bug by EMAIL to <bugs@ircd-hybrid.org>
910 Please include a gdb backtrace and a copy of your config.h and
911 ircd.conf with any report (with passwords and other sensitive
912 information masked).
913
914 DISCUSSION: There is a mailing list for discussion of hybrid issues,
915 including betas. To subscribe, use this link:
916 <https://lists.ircd-hybrid.org/mailman/listinfo/hybrid>
917 This is the proper place to discuss new features, bugs, etc.
918
919 Questions/comments directed to <bugs@ircd-hybrid.org>
920
921 Other files recommended for reading: README, INSTALL
922
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