Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Feb 8, 2007· Updated Apr 23, 2026
CVE-2007-0844
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.
Affected products
1Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
5- sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.phpnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- secunia.com/advisories/24061nvdVendor Advisory
- osvdb.org/33119nvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/22461nvd
- www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0524nvd
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