CVE-2007-0844

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.

6.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.21%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory sourceforge.net

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22461	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/24061	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0524	vdb entry
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=484376	patch vendor advisory
http://osvdb.org/33119	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0844?: CVE-2007-0844 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-0844?: To fix CVE-2007-0844, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-0844 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-0844 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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