Alpine Linux reports OpenSSH password-auth bug that can grant root access
Alpine Linux describes an OpenSSH authentication flaw where any sequence of 257–1024 characters may yield root access.
Alpine Linux reported a bug that looks more like a joke.
According to the description, entering any sequence between 257 and 1024 characters can grant root access to the system.
Superuser rights — and that’s it.
More details: sshhole.com
Why it matters
AnalysisIf accurate, this is a severe authentication bypass on Alpine-based SSH servers. Administrators should check their OpenSSH version and apply vendor updates.
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