SSH Version Checker

Overview

SSH Version Checker is a Python script designed to determine the version of SSH running on a remote server by capturing the SSH banner. This utility is useful for network administrators and security professionals who need to audit or verify SSH configurations on servers.

Features

• SSH Banner Retrieval: Connects to a specified IP and port to retrieve and display the SSH banner, which includes the version information.
• Customizable Port Settings: Allows users to specify the SSH port, defaulting to port 22.
• Timeout and Error Handling: Manages connections effectively with timeouts and clear error messages for common network issues.

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• socket module from Python's standard library

Usage

To check the SSH version on a server, run the script from the command line. You will be prompted to enter the IP address and the SSH port of the target server.

python ssh_version_checker.py