CVE-2007-0844

Medium

Description

The auth_via_key function in pam_ssh.c in pam_ssh before 1.92, when the allow_blank_passphrase option is disabled, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication restrictions and use private encryption keys requiring a blank passphrase by entering a non-blank passphrase.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.4
Exploit probability—
ProductPam Ssh
PublishedFeb 8, 2007
First seenFeb 8, 2007

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
pam_ssh pam_ssh1.91—

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