5927 : SSH Expired Account Lockout Failure
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Last Modified
6 months ago

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Disclosure
Jan 23, 1999

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Jan 23, 1999

Solution
Unknown

Description

 SSH contains a flaw that may allow a user with a expired account to login. Most remote access protocols honor accounts that have been locked via /etc/shadow, but SSH does not. This may allow a user to continue logging in even after the administrator has locked the account.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Authentication Management
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products
SSH Communications Security
Watch-list
SSH
Watch-list
 1.2.26
2.0.11

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  • Raymond T Sundland - kuruptionBrand New Doo Doocha0s.com -

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