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CVE-2007-0844

MEDIUM CVSS: 6.4 Published: 2007-02-08 Modified: 2026-06-16

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 Platforms

Pam Ssh Pam Ssh

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References