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
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed 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 |
References
- 33119 vdb-entry
- 24061 third-party-advisory vendor-advisory
- sourceforge.net patch vendor-advisory
- 22461 vdb-entry
- ADV-2007-0524 vdb-entry
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2007-0844 vendor-advisory
- bugs.debian.org issue-tracking