Alpine Linux
OpenSSH flaw lets attackers log into password-disabled Linux accounts
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Summary
- A newly disclosed OpenSSH vulnerability dubbed "*sshole" allows attackers to log in to certain Alpine Linux and other musl-based Linux accounts that are configured to block password authentication, simply by entering an oversized password.
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Products and services involved
- Alpine Linux98% match confidence
Part of Broadcom VMWare ESX Insufficient Logging Vulnerability
Pulse
Last change 3d ago · Recheck overdue since 6 Nov 2026, 18:20 UK time
- Story5 Nov 2026, 18:20 UK time · 3d ago
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OpenSSH flaw lets attackers log into password-disabled Linux accounts
How we know
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- ClaimedHeadline60% confidence
OpenSSH flaw lets attackers log into password-disabled Linux accounts
- ProbableSummary fact75% confidence
A newly disclosed OpenSSH vulnerability dubbed *sshole allows attackers to log in to certain Alpine Linux and other musl-based Linux accounts that are configured to block password authentication, simply by entering an oversized password.