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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/JUZKO>
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 NOTICEs 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 * Several code cleanups and optimizations. Improved documentation
272 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLtj>
273
274
275 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.11 (2015-11-19)
276 * Implemented IRCv3.2 invite-notify extension
277 * Implemented IRCv3.2 chghost extension
278 * Added `channel::invite_delay_channel` configuration option
279 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqe>
280
281
282 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.10 (2015-11-06)
283 * **IMPORTANT:** renamed `serverhide::links_delay` configuration directive
284 to `serverhide::flatten_links_delay`
285 * Added `serverhide::flatten_links_file` configuration option
286 * Fixed bug where changing `serverhide::flatten_links_delay` on runtime
287 would not have any effect
288 * mkpasswd (tools): fixed broken bcrypt support on *BSD in conjunction
289 with the -s and -l switches. Dropped MD5, DES and Extended DES support.
290 * Removed CHALLENGE in favor of ssl certificate fingerprint enabled
291 operator {} blocks
292 * RSA keys with less than 2048 bits are no longer supported; same applies
293 to the DH param file
294 * Added missing irc-operator privilege flags to /stats o. For a full list
295 of flags see doc/reference.conf
296 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqJ>
297
298
299 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.9 (2015-09-13)
300 * **IMPORTANT:** database files and links.txt are now stored in /var/lib
301 instead of /etc, so make sure to move your k/d/x-line database files
302 to the new path before (re)starting the ircd
303 * **IMPORTANT:** the splitmode logic has been removed along with the
304 following channel {} block configuration directives:
305 `default_split_user_count`, `default_split_server_count`,
306 `no_create_on_split`, `no_join_on_split`
307 * Added `xline_exempt` to auth {} block flags
308 * `serverinfo::sid` is now optional. A unique SID is now automatically
309 generated based on the server's name and description
310 * Various fixes to the mkpasswd tool
311 * If supported by the compiler, ircd-hybrid now compiles with
312 `-fstack-protector-strong` instead of `-fstack-protector`
313 * Services can now add RESVs (SQLINEs) that have wildcards in it
314 * Channel name RESVs are now sanity checked for too broad masks
315 * `class::connectfreq` now works properly with values lower than 300 seconds
316 * Implemented IRCv3.1 account-notify extension
317 * The `general::oper_pass_resv` configuration directive has been deprecated
318 in favor of the new `join:resv`, and `nick:resv` irc-operator flags.
319 See doc/reference.conf for more information.
320 * Added `resv`, and `unresv` irc-operator flags. Previously, all
321 irc-operators were allowed to RESV and UNRESV, regardless of configured
322 privileges.
323 * Added `close` to irc-operator flags
324 * ircd is using ISO 8601 date and time notation in most places now
325 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqI>
326
327
328 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.8 (2015-05-10)
329 * ircd now rejects remote k-line requests for user@host mask that don't
330 have at least `general::min_nonwildcard` non-wildcard characters in it
331 * Configuration related server notices are now sent to admins only as
332 they potentially could leak passwords and other sensitive data to irc
333 operators that don't have administrator privileges
334 * The GLINE/GUNGLINE commands have been removed. KLINE in conjunction
335 with cluster {} and/or shared {} blocks is now the recommended
336 way to add global user@host mask based server bans
337 * Added dline_min_cidr, dline_min_cidr6, kline_min_cidr, and kline_min_cidr6
338 configuration options to the general {} block
339 * Fixed bug where a REHASH would clear all X-Lines and RESVs that have
340 been set with the XLINE/RESV commands
341 * Fixed broken temporary remote XLINEs
342 * The `general::havent_read_conf` configuration directive has been removed
343 * Various code cleanups
344 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqq>
345
346
347 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.7 (2015-04-05)
348 * Fixed a potential buffer overflow with the BMASK inter-server command
349 * Fixed undefined behavior in the HELP command module which could
350 lead to stack corruption
351 * Removed useless help files for inter-server commands
352 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JfOyA>
353
354
355 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.6 (2015-03-29)
356 * INFO now shows configured values of `max_watch` and `stats_m_oper_only`
357 * WHOWAS now shows IP addresses to irc operators
358 * Fixed bug that would allow remote clients to bypass the hard
359 limit of max WHOWAS entries to be returned
360 * Code cleanups and performance improvements
361
362
363 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.5 (2015-02-24)
364 * Fixed core on Mac OSX 10.10 and possibly some other systems when parsing
365 the ircd.conf with configured pseudo {} blocks
366
367
368 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.4 (2015-02-17)
369 * Added SVSTAG command which services may use to add tags to users which can
370 be seen in /whois
371 * Added `oper::whois` configuration option which allows to override the default
372 `RPL_WHOISOPERATOR` numeric string shown in /whois.
373 * IRC operators may now use +O on a channel even if they are only a half-op
374 * Fixed bug where TOPIC messages were not n!u@h prefixed in case of TBURST
375 issued by services clients
376
377
378 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.3 (2015-02-11)
379 * **IMPORTANT:** the following ircd.conf configuration directives have been renamed:
380 `max_clients` -> `default_max_clients`
381 `join_flood_count` -> `default_join_flood_count`
382 `join_flood_time` -> `default_join_flood_time`
383 * Fixed bug where `/rehash` would always reset the `MAX`, `JFLOODTIME`, and
384 `JFLOODCOUNT` values that have been changed from within IRC via the `/set`
385 command
386 * Added channel mode +C which prevents users from sending CTCPs to a channel
387 * Fixes to the NOTICE/PRIVMSG anti-flood logic
388 * Allow to disable the NOTICE/PRIVMSG anti-flood mechanism by setting the
389 `general::default_floodcount` configuration option to 0
390 * Updated some help files
391 * Minor code cleanups and improvements
392 * Operators may now see certificate fingerprints, user modes and hidden
393 channels via WHOIS as well. This used to be admin only.
394
395
396 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.2 (2015-01-20)
397 * Implemented IRCv3.1 extended-join extension
398 * Channel half-ops can now use INVITE as well
399 * Fixed broken `make install -jX`
400 * m_opme.c has been added to modules/extra. Can be used on opless channels only.
401 * Added `opme` to irc-operator flags
402 * Updated several help files
403 * The `general::hide_spoof_ips` configuration option has been deprecated
404 * The `general::true_no_oper_flood` configuration option has been deprecated.
405 Operators still can have higher `flood` limits with no_oper_flood = yes;
406 hoewever, they are no longer allowed to bypass RecvQ limits.
407 * Added `general::stats_m_oper_only` configuration option
408 * Remote client connection notices (user mode +F) now do show IP addresses, too
409
410
411 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.1 (2014-10-21)
412 * Fixed bug where `UNDLINE remote.server IP` did not work as expected
413 * Servers are now allowed to add/remove K-/D-/X-lines and RESVs
414 * Usermode +G now no longer allows to override +g
415 * Due to potential weakness, TLS session caching and session tickets
416 have been disabled
417 * Minor improvements to TS6 implementation
418 * WHOWAS now shows the name of the services account a user was logged in
419
420
421 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0 (2014-08-24)
422 * Successful operator logins are now announced globally via GLOBOPS
423 * Cleanups and improvements to the resolver code
424 * Cleanups and improvements to the poll() I/O event notification support
425 * A topic mask can now be specified within the LIST options
426 * All users may now see channel modes in the /list reply
427 * Fixed bug where `NOTICE +#somechan` did allow bypassing resv {} channels,
428 or channels that are set +c (no control codes)
429 * pseudo {} blocks also known as service aliases have been implemented.
430 See doc/reference.conf for more information.
431 * Removed `general::services_name` configuration option. This is now no
432 longer needed.
433
434
435 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc2 (2014-08-03)
436 * Improved AWAY throttling to allow for better fine-tuning. See the
437 newly added `away_count` and `away_time` configuration directives
438 in the general {} block
439 * Support for the select() I/O event notification has been dropped
440 * Minor code cleanups and improvements
441
442
443 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc1 (2014-07-20)
444 * Miscellaneous code cleanups and stabilization fixes
445 * `./configure` now requires OpenSSL 0.9.8o or above in order
446 to enable TLS/SSL support
447
448
449 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta4 (2014-07-06)
450 * **IMPORTANT:** channel halfops are now an integral part of ircd-hybrid
451 and can't be disabled anymore
452 * Many code cleanups and improvements
453 * Added flood control for the INVITE command. See channel {} block in reference.conf
454 * Changed flood control logic for the KNOCK command. See channel {} block in reference.conf
455 * INVITE without any parameters now shows a list of channels a client is invited to
456 * The OPERWALL command has been removed. Use GLOBOPS instead
457 * Added `max_channels` to class {} blocks
458 * Added `throttle_count` configuration option to the general {} block
459 * Added `ssl_message_digest_algorithm` configuration option to serverinfo {} block.
460 See doc/reference.conf for more information.
461 * Added support for Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH). Also an elliptic curve can be
462 specified via the `serverinfo::ssl_dh_elliptic_curve` configuration option.
463 * Removed `ssl_server_method` and `ssl_client_method` configuration options.
464 ircd now only allows TLSv1, TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.2 protocols depending
465 on the OpenSSL version. SSLv3 is no longer supported.
466
467
468 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta3 (2014-05-26)
469 * Code cleanups/performance improvements
470
471
472 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta2 (2014-05-15)
473 * **IMPORTANT:** renamed `general::warn_no_nline` configuration directive to
474 `general::warn_no_connect_block`
475 * Fixed bug with WHOIS not showing a list of channel names as expected
476 * Added usermode +q which hides idle and signon time in WHOIS
477 * Added usermode +p which hides channel list in WHOIS
478
479
480 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta1 (2014-04-29)
481 * TS6 is now mandatory. ircd is no longer backwards compatible with TS5
482 and below.
483 * SVSJOIN and SVSPART commands have been added
484 * Major code cleanups and refactoring. Improved overall performance
485 * INFO now also reports MPATH (path to main motd (Message of the Day) file)
486 and SPATH (Path to server executable)
487 * Updated several help files
488
489
490 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.20 (2014-07-20)
491 * Fixed XLINE not working as expected
492 * Fixed build with LibreSSL which hasn't compression support
493 * Miscellaneous stabilization and cosmetical fixes
494 * EGD support has been dropped
495
496
497 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.19 (2014-07-05)
498 * Fixed EOB logic for remote servers
499 * Fixed bug where opers that have the +g/+G/+R umodes set won't receive server
500 notices for remote CONNECT/KLINE/DLINE/XLINE/RESV attempts
501 * Sending messages to user@server to local targets is now no longer possible,
502 as this was an easy way to bypass +R/+G/+g user modes.
503 * Fixed splicode logic so SPLITNUM now works as expected
504 * Fixed UNDLINE not to require the IP address to be prepended with *@
505
506
507 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.18 (2014-06-09)
508 * Fixed CAP issue for certain clients
509 * Fixed bug where `STATS p` would show an invalid amount of irc-operators
510 in case there are any +H opers
511 * irc-operators may now no longer set a channel +O if they are only halfops (%)
512 * Channel halfops (%) may now no longer (de)halfop other channel members
513 * Channel halfops (%) may now no longer KICK other channel halfops
514 * Fixed compile warnings; code cleanups
515 * Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't truncate the network name
516 if `general::network_name` contains spaces
517
518
519 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.17 (2014-05-01)
520 * Fixed possible WATCH core
521 * Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't take time units
522 into consideration for the `join_flood_time` and `throttle_time`
523 configuration options
524 * Minor LIST optimization
525
526
527 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.16 (2014-04-20)
528 * Fixed undefined behaviour with crypt() returning NULL
529 since glibc2.17 in certain cases
530 * Admins may now see all channel members via `WHO #channel`
531 regardless of channel mode +s
532 * Fixed corrupted `STATS U` output
533
534
535 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.15 (2014-03-29)
536 * **IMPORTANT:** ircd binary is now again placed into bin/ instead of sbin/
537 * mkpasswd in tools/ now defaults to MD5 instead of DES
538 * The USERS command has been removed
539 * Fixed issue with SVSNICK where clients self-collided when changing
540 just the case of the nick name, i.e. somenick -> SomeNicK
541 * Minor code cleanups and cosmetical fixes
542
543
544 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.14 (2014-02-25)
545 * WHOWAS now honors `serverhide::disable_remote_commands`
546 * Improved TS6 inter-server communication
547 * Minor code cleanups and speed enhancements
548 * Added `unxline` oper flag
549 * Implemented IRCv3.2 userhost-in-names extension
550 * ircd now allows private RSA keys larger than 2048 bits
551 * Fixed bug where signals stopped from working after restarting
552 the ircd via SIGINT
553 * Fixed bug where certain irc clients could not reconnect via TLS/SSL
554 * Fixed long-standing bug where +p channels have been shown
555 in the WHOIS reply
556
557
558 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.13 (2014-01-07)
559 * Fixed EOB not working for remote servers (resulted in fake direction notices)
560 * Fixed remote client connection notices for servers that are
561 more than one hop away
562 * Fixed bug where the ircd didn't timeout SSL connections that
563 haven't finished the SSL handshake
564 * Fixed several bugs with server hiding
565 * Updated/fixed help files
566 * WHOIS no longer sends a notice to +y operators
567
568
569 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.12 (2013-12-22)
570 * `RPL_WHOISMODES` now uses the 379 numeric
571 * Serial number is now shown on start up
572 * Fixed possible channel mode desynch with services
573 * Fixed TS6 support with `LOCOPS`
574 * Minor code cleanups
575 * Fixed file descriptor leak with empty help files
576 * Fixed issue with WEBIRC where hostnames were not validated
577
578
579 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.11 (2013-12-06)
580 * Administrators may now see channel modes in LIST
581 * Fixed compile error on BSD systems when building with kqueue()
582
583
584 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.10 (2013-11-25)
585 * Fixed bug with kqueue() where it occasionally dropped updates
586 * Changed WHOIS to show certificate fingerprint to administrators only
587 * The WHO reply now shows if a nickname has been registered
588 with NickServ. (`r` status flag)
589 * Fixed some flaws with server hiding
590 * Fixed bug where `STATS P` would leak ip addresses to remotely connected
591 administrators, even if `serverhide::hide_server_ips` was set to `yes`
592 * Added SVSKILL command
593
594
595 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.9 (2013-11-08)
596 * Added usermode +W. Users connected via a webirc gateway get this
597 mode set by servers.
598 * WHOIS now shows if a client is connected via a webirc gateway
599 * Administrators may now see +s channels a user is in with WHOIS.
600 Secret channels are prepended with a tilde in the WHOIS reply.
601 * Administrators are now able to see all the user modes a user has
602 set via WHOIS
603
604
605 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.8 (2013-10-25)
606 * Fixed bug that could lead to a desynchronized nick database
607 throughout the entire network if using services enforced
608 nick names (SVSNICK)
609 * Cleaned up/modernized build system
610 * Add -fstack-protector to CFLAGS if available. Basically checks for
611 buffer overflows/stack-smashing attacks
612 * When using anope 1.9/2.0 services, WHOIS now shows the account name
613 of a registered/identified client (numeric 330)
614 * Administrators can now see +s channels in the LIST reply
615
616
617 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.7 (2013-08-18)
618 * Fixed issue with channel mode +n having no functionality at all
619 * Fixed SSL certificate fingerprint validation for outgoing server connects
620 * Updated several documentation files
621
622
623 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.6 (2013-08-02)
624 * Fixed possible core with empty motd files
625
626
627 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.5 (2013-07-16)
628 * Fixed bug that would prevent servers from linking together
629 if `connect::aftype` isn't set
630
631
632 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.4 (2013-07-05)
633 * Added `xline` and `resv` logging types. See doc/reference.conf
634 for more information
635 * Fixed bug where remote STATS requests were not rate limited
636 * Fixed core with empty `auth::spoof` entries
637 * Increased oper/auth/connect password length limit from 20 to 128
638 * Minor fixes to nickflood control code
639
640
641 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.3 (2013-06-23)
642 * Fixed possible core on `STATS z`
643 * Revised doc/reference.conf
644 * Fixed broken --disable-libgeoip switch
645
646
647 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.2 (2013-06-20)
648 * Added `general::cycle_on_host_change` configuration option
649 * Added `general::stats_u_oper_only` configuration option
650 * Added support for SHA-256 ssl certificate fingerprint based operator {}
651 and connect {} blocks.
652 In conjunction with Anope 1.9/2.0 IRC-services, clients are now also able
653 to automatically identify for their nick with ssl certificate
654 fingerprints
655 * Added `operator::ssl_connection_required` configuration option. See
656 doc/reference.conf for more information
657 * Added usermode +S (client is connected via SSL/TLS). Allows services
658 to keep track of what users are connected via SSL, and allows to see
659 ssl-status of remote clients in a /whois
660 * Fixed a server name leak with server hiding enabled
661
662
663 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.1 (2013-06-06)
664 * **IMPORTANT:** moved `disable_remote_command` configuration directive from
665 general {} block to serverhide {} block
666 * Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
667 * Fixed bug where opers could see LOCOPS messages even if they don't have
668 the +l mode set
669 * Fixed bug where non-SSL clients could join +S channels on non-SSL servers
670 * Implemented motd {} configuration blocks. See doc/reference.conf for more
671 information
672 * `STATS T` shows configured MOTD files
673
674
675 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0 (2013-05-23)
676 * Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
677
678
679 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0rc1 (2013-05-19)
680 * Fixed broken spoofs
681
682
683 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta5 (2013-05-15)
684 * Removed `remote`, and `global_kill` oper flags, and added `connect`,
685 `squit`, and `kill` flags for better fine-tuning instead. Whether or
686 not a specific action is allowed on a remote server can be controlled
687 by appending the `:remote` flag. For example: `kill` allows only local
688 clients to be killed, whereas `kill:remote` allows to issue a KILL for
689 remote clients
690 * Added `locops` and `wallops` to irc-operator flags
691 * Improve/cleanup HELP system
692
693
694 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta4 (2013-05-09)
695 * Implemented channel mode +M. Clients that haven't identified their
696 name with NickServ may not speak in a channel that has this mode set
697 * Fixed weird idletimes shown in /trace
698 * Added `nononreg` (+R) to `general::oper_umodes`
699 * Added user mode +F (can see remote client connect/exit notices)
700
701
702 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta3 (2013-05-05)
703 * PCRE support has been dropped
704 * `STATS o` now shows how many times an operator {} block has been used.
705 Similar to `STATS x|q`
706 * Implemented channel mode +c. Known from other ircds, this mode basically
707 prevents users from sending messages including control codes to a channel
708 that has this mode set
709 * Fixed bug where bans were not checked against non-channel members when
710 sending messages to a channel
711 * Removed `channel::quiet_on_ban` configuration option. This feature is
712 now enabled by default
713
714
715 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta2 (2013-04-28)
716 * Fixed broken compile with libGeoIP disabled
717 * Code cleanups; working towards stabilization and improved performance
718 * Removed operflag `nick_changes`. Operators can now set +n at will
719 * Fixed shared {} blocks not working as expected
720 * Fixed spoofs not working as expected
721
722
723 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta1 (2013-04-25)
724 * **IMPORTANT:** name/channel entries can't be stacked any longer within a
725 single resv {} block. Each entry now requires its own resv {} block.
726 Read doc/reference.conf for more details
727 * Added `resv::exempt` configuration option. Exempt can be either a
728 ISO 3166 alpha-2 two letter country code, or a nick!user@host mask.
729 CIDR is supported
730 * Removed `channel::restrict_channels` configuration option
731 * Preliminary libGeoIP support. Currently only used for exempt entries
732 in resv {} blocks
733 * Improved WEBIRC authentication; added `webirc` to `auth::flags`.
734 A `webirc.` spoof is now no longer required
735 * Implemented new memory pool allocator which basically is based upon Tor's
736 mempool allocator for Tor cells
737 * Major code cleanups
738 * Implemented new binary database storage for X-, D-, K-, G-Lines and RESVs.
739 Temporary bans are now stored as well and will persist after a reboot
740 * Channel based resv {} blocks may now contain wildcards
741 * NICK/JOIN now shows the actual reason of reserved nick-/channelnames
742 * contrib/ and its content has been enirely removed from the tree
743 * Added `serverhide::hide_services` configuration option
744 * Added `nononreg` (+R) to `oper::umodes` and `general::oper_only_modes`
745 * Implemented IRCv3.1 away-notify extension
746
747
748 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.9 (2013-05-16)
749 * Fixed bug where ircd would sometimes drop a services link because
750 of a missing argument to the `SVSMODE` command
751 * Fixed weird idletimes shown in /trace
752
753
754 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.8 (2013-04-28)
755 * `STATS s` now shows configured services {} blocks as well
756 * Fixed compile warnings, minor code cleanups and optimizations
757 * Increased nickname history length to 32768
758 * Unidentified/unregistered nicks may not speak in +R channels
759
760
761 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.7 (2013-04-12)
762 * Services may now set a channel topic without joining the channel first
763 * Fixed bug where WHOIS would send empty sockhost information on TS5 servers
764 * Remote server connection and split notices now go to new usermode +e.
765 These previously used usermode +x.
766 * Services may now change the host of a specific user
767 via `SVSMODE <timestamp> <target> +x <hostname>`
768
769
770 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.6 (2013-01-28)
771 * Fix bug where idle time sometimes is 0 even if the client didn't
772 send any private message
773 * Fixed possible core in try_parse_v4_netmask()
774
775
776 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.5 (2013-01-24)
777 * **IMPORTANT:** nick and topic lengths are now configurable via ircd.conf.
778 A `max_nick_length`, as well as a `max_topic_length` configuration option
779 can now be found in the serverinfo {} block
780 * Fixed build on GNU/Hurd
781 * Fixed log files not getting reopened after /rehash
782 * Improved logging of configuration file issues
783 * ircd.pid has been accidentally saved in /var instead of /var/run
784 * Linux RT signal support for notification of socket events has been dropped
785 * Fixed `STATS Y|y` sometimes sending weird sendq/recvq values
786 * INFO now also shows configured values of `disable_fake_channels`,
787 and `stats_e_disabled`
788 * m_webirc.c is now officially supported, and has been moved from contrib/
789 to modules/
790 * /whois, /stats p, and /trace may now show fake idle times depending
791 on how the new `class::min_idle` and `class::max_idle` configuration
792 directives have been configured. This feature basically works in the
793 same way as it does in csircd
794 * The configuration parser now does support `year` and `month` units
795
796
797 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.4 (2013-01-02)
798 * Fixed possible core on USERHOST/ISON with optimization enabled
799 * Fixed bug where `can_flood` sometimes didn't work as expected
800
801
802 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.3 (2012-12-24)
803 * Fixed core on UNDLINE
804 * XLINE/KLINE/RESV/DLINE/SQUIT and KILL now have the same default reason
805 if a reason hasn't been specified
806
807
808 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.2 (2012-12-20)
809 * Minor updates to the build system
810 * Fixed broken `--enable-assert` configure switch
811 * Fixed bug where timed events stopped from working if the system's
812 clock is running backwards
813 * `STATS q|Q` now shows how many times a resv {} block has been matched
814 * Fixed contributed WEBIRC module
815 * IRC operators may now again see server generated nick rejection notices
816
817
818 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.1 (2012-11-04)
819 * Fixed broken CIDR support for CHALLENGE based irc operator logins
820 * Fixed class limits not properly applying to operator {} blocks
821 * Fixed possible TBURST desynchronization with services
822 * Fixed TBURST from leaking the server name if it's a hidden server
823
824
825 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0 (2012-10-18)
826 * Fixed an off-by-one with spoofs. Spoofs are now also checked for
827 invalid characters
828 * Removed `general::use_whois_actually` configuration directive.
829 This is now enabled by default
830 * Minor SQUIT handling fixes
831 * Fixed bancache not being updated on CHGHOST/CHGIDENT
832
833
834 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0rc1 (2012-09-28)
835 * Removed `general::client_flood` configuration option and added the
836 new `recvq` configuration directive to class {} blocks.
837 The max size of a receive queue can be seen in `STATS Y`
838 for each class
839 * Allow the `[` and `]` characters in server description
840
841
842 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta3 (2012-08-24)
843 * Fixed wrong syntax in several language files
844 * Removed &localchannels
845 * PRIVMSG to opers@some.server is no longer supported
846 * Fixed bug that could lead to topic desynchronization
847 * Removed `serverhide::disable_hidden` configuration option
848 * Dropped ircd-hybrid-6 GLINE compatibility mode
849 * Removed `use_invex`, `use_except` and `use_knock` configuration options.
850 These features are now enabled by default
851
852
853 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta2 (2012-07-21)
854 * `channel::disable_fake_channels` now also disables ascii 29 (mIRC italic)
855 when set to yes
856 * Added `channel::max_chans_per_oper` configuration directive. The old way
857 was to let operators join three times the amount of max_chans_per_user
858 * Replaced MODLOAD, MODUNLOAD, MODRELOAD, MODLIST and MODRESTART commands
859 with the new MODULE command which can be fed with the LOAD, UNLOAD, RELOAD
860 and LIST parameters.
861 MODRESTART has been entirely removed. Use `MODULE RELOAD *` to reload
862 all modules
863 * Added back server notice when a client tries to obtain a reserved nick name
864 * Removed OMOTD module
865 * Added `set` to operator privilege flags. Gives access to the `SET` command
866 * Improved TS6 support
867 * Channel keys/passwords are now case sensitive
868
869
870 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta1 (2012-05-28)
871 * Implemented full services support, including but not limited to the
872 following changes:
873 - Added `SVSNICK`, and `SVSMODE` command handlers
874 - Added service stamps to `NICK`/`UID` messages
875 - Added SVS to server capabilities (`CAPAB`). SVS capable servers can
876 deal with extended `NICK`/`UID` messages that contain service IDs/stamps.
877 - Changed rejected client notices to go to new usermode +j. These
878 previously used usermode +r.
879 - Added usermode +r (registered nick) and channelmode +r (registered channel)
880 - Added usermode +R (only registered clients may send a private message)
881 - Added channelmode +R (only registered clients may join that channel)
882 - Various services shortcuts have been added (`NS`, `CS`, `NICKSERV`, `CHANSERV`, etc.)
883 - Added services {} block to ircd.conf
884 - Added services_name directive to general {} block
885 - Added `GLOBOPS` mainly for services compatibility, but can be used by operators, too
886 * Removed RKLINE and RXLINE commands. Regular expression based bans should
887 only be added via ircd.conf
888 * Added `globops`, `restart`, `dline`, `undline` and `module` operator privilege flags.
889 Read doc/reference.conf for further explanation of what these flags control
890 * Removed Idle-time klines
891 * Cleaned up modules API. Old modules won't work anymore
892 * Removed `general::burst_away` configuration directive. AWAY bursts are now
893 controlled via `connect::flags` explicitly
894 * Introduced new logging subsystem including log rotation based on
895 file sizes. Log timestamp format is ISO8601 now
896 * Added support for remote D-lines
897 * Added usermode +H which is basically a replacement for the hidden_admin and
898 `hidden_oper` operator flags. With usermode +H, irc operator status can now
899 be hidden even on remote servers
900 * Added CIDR support for operator {} blocks
901 * Removed the servlink program. ircd-hybrid can now make use of
902 SSL/TLS for inter-server communication.
903 NOTE: compressed server links are of course still available, but a SSL/TLS
904 connection is required, as compression is now handled via OpenSSL
905 * Removed `ssl_server_protocol` configuration directive and
906 added `ssl_client_method` and `ssl_server_method` instead.
907 Both of these options can now be changed at runtime
908 * Oper login IDs are no longer limited to NICKLEN*2
909 * Removed `channel::burst_topicwho` configuration option. This feature is now
910 enabled by default
911 * `STATS Y|y` now reports CIDR limits as well
912 * Added m_webirc.c to contrib/
913 * Overall code cleanup and speed improvements
914
915 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
916
917 BUG REPORTS: If you run this code and encounter problems, you must report
918 the bug by EMAIL to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org
919 Please include a gdb backtrace and a copy of your config.h and
920 ircd.conf with any report (with passwords and other sensitive
921 information masked).
922
923 DISCUSSION: There is a mailing list for discussion of hybrid issues,
924 including betas. To subscribe, use this link:
925 <https://lists.ircd-hybrid.org/mailman/listinfo/hybrid>
926 This is the proper place to discuss new features, bugs, etc.
927
928 Questions/comments directed to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org
929
930 Other files recommended for reading: README, INSTALL
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