[ale] ssh + changing HostKey

Dow Hurst dhurst at kennesaw.edu
Wed Jun 30 12:40:47 EDT 2004


Normally you'd get the warning that keys have changed and then you have the 
option to accept or reject the new key.  That is your chance to defeat the man 
in the middle attack.  Take that away and your asking for trouble in the long run.
Dow


David Corbin wrote:
> Is  it possible to tell  ssh to always connect,  even if  the hostKey doesn't 
> match the known host key?  I can't find such an option...
> 
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