openssh unix dev - Oct 2004 - OpenSSH -3.9 connection delay

Hello,

We are moving from OpenSSH-3.8 to OpenSSH-3.9 in our organization.We came 
across a feature that this latest version re-exec itself for every new 
connection.It would be beneficial if anyone throw light on this feature 
about its advantages and purpose.This makes considerable connection delay as 
two times seeding takes place.We also came across that -r disbales re-exec 
of sshd.We suspect some execute time randomisations are taking place,but 
what exactly is happening here?what is the new level security imposed here?

Thanks,
Sen


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