I have an openssh encrypted private key. I don't remember the pass-phrase. I may be able to suggest words or patterns that may be in the phrase.
I am looking for software that will help me recover the key.
I am thinking of a tool that can generate a stream of pass-phrases, based on my hints, a dictionary and some randomness. Then piping this into something like expect
and ssh-add
.
Can someone tell me what tools are available.
I am running Debian Gnu+Linux.
ps. next I will look at a way to not forget my pass-phrase, and a more secure encryption.