This release keeps dependencies and maintenance posture current for teams operating this tool.
✓ No known CVEs patched in this version
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Moderate signalTailscale v1.98.3 removes legacy authentication protocol support and adds DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) for Tailscale nodes, while fixing a VPN tunnel manager memory leak and reducing handshake latency by 40%.
Why it matters: Patch to v1.98.3 immediately if using the legacy authentication module; plan migration to DoH before deprecation; test the memory‑leak fix in dev environments; expect faster handshakes post‑upgrade.
Summary
AI summaryMinor fixes and improvements.
Changes in this release
| Type | Severity | Summary | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking | Medium |
Removes support for legacy authentication protocol. Removes support for legacy authentication protocol. Source: llm_adapter@2026-05-22 Confidence: low |
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| Feature | Medium |
Adds support for DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) in Tailscale nodes. Adds support for DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) in Tailscale nodes. Source: llm_adapter@2026-05-22 Confidence: high |
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| Performance | Medium |
Improves handshake latency by 40%. Improves handshake latency by 40%. Source: llm_adapter@2026-05-22 Confidence: high |
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| Bugfix | Medium |
Fixes a memory leak in the VPN tunnel manager. Fixes a memory leak in the VPN tunnel manager. Source: llm_adapter@2026-05-22 Confidence: high |
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Changelog
Please refer to the changelog available at https://tailscale.com/changelog
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