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OpenSSH flaw lets attackers log into password-disabled Linux accounts

BleepingComputer·November 5, 2026·1 min read
OpenSSH flaw lets attackers log into password-disabled Linux accounts

A newly disclosed OpenSSH vulnerability, dubbed '*sshole,' allows attackers to log into Alpine Linux and other musl-based accounts configured to block password authentication by entering an oversized password. The flaw bypasses password-disabled settings, posing a security risk to affected systems.

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