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.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 6.4/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:NAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://osvdb.org/33119
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24061Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=484376Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22461
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0524
- http://osvdb.org/33119
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24061Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=484376Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22461
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0524
Timeline
- Published
- Feb 8, 2007
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified