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A combined bug in OpenSSH and musl libc allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to Alpine Linux and other distributions by typing over 256 characters as a password. The vulnerability affects millions of installs across Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud VMs, requiring immediate patching or disabling password authentication to prevent network intrusions.
Security researcher Ozgun Kultekin disclosed an OpenSSH flaw dubbed 'sshole' today, allowing attackers to log into password-disabled Linux accounts. The vulnerability affects musl-based systems like Alpine Linux and stems from a 2016 patch. It requires specific conditions including disabled PAM and valid accounts.
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