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CVE-2007-0844 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 encrypt...

MediumCVSS 6.4 EPSS 0.88%
Published
Updated
Exploit status
No public exploit known

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.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
pam ssh = 1.91 No fix listed
debian/libpam-ssh(Debian:13) < 1.91.0-9.2 1.91.0-9.2
debian/libpam-ssh(Debian:14) < 1.91.0-9.2 1.91.0-9.2

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