- Monero software version 0.18.4.0 has been released with critical fixes for multiple daemon-related network vulnerabilities.
- The update includes 124 commits and 5,607 new lines of code, contributed by 17 developers.
- Verification hashes are provided for all platform versions, with users encouraged to confirm file authenticity through GPG signature verification.
Monero has released version 0.18.4.0 of its software, addressing multiple daemon-related network vulnerabilities. The security-focused update is being recommended for all users and represents the collaborative effort of 17 developers who contributed 124 commits containing 5,607 new lines of code to the privacy-focused cryptocurrency’s codebase.
Users can obtain the new software directly from the Downloads page on the official Monero website. The release includes versions for multiple operating systems and architectures, ensuring comprehensive platform support across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and FreeBSD environments.
Security Verification Process
To ensure download integrity, the Monero team has published SHA256 hashes for each version of the software. These cryptographic checksums allow users to verify they have downloaded unaltered files. For example, the Windows 64-bit version (monero-win-x64-v0.18.4.0.zip) should match the hash 00151a96e96ef69eedf117c4900e6d0717ca074a61918cd94a55ed587544406b when verified.
The complete list of verification hashes covers twelve different platform-specific builds, including specialized versions for ARM processors and RISC-V architecture. This extensive platform support demonstrates Monero’s commitment to accessibility across diverse computing environments.
Enhanced Security Validation
For additional security, a GPG-signed list of the hashes is available at https://www.getmonero.org/downloads/hashes.txt. The Monero team recommends treating this signed document as the canonical reference for verification purposes.
“To ensure that the files you download are those originally posted by the maintainers, you should both check that the hashes of your files match those on the signed list, and that the signature on the list is valid,” the release notes explain. This two-step verification process helps protect users from potentially compromised downloads by confirming both file integrity and the authenticity of the hash list itself.
Users can verify the GPG signature against the appropriate GPG key found in the /utils/gpg_keys directory of the Monero source code. This comprehensive approach to security reflects the project’s focus on privacy and secure cryptocurrency transactions.
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