OpenSSH 3.5p1 Configuration Vulnerability

sshd in OpenSSH 3.5p1, when PermitRootLogin is disabled, immediately closes the TCP connection after a root login attempt with the correct password, but leaves the connection open after an attempt with an incorrect password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the password by...

PT-2004-3649 · Openssh +1 · Openssh +1

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: OpenSSH version 3.5p1 Description: The issue allows remote attackers to guess the password more easily by observing the connection state. When PermitRootLogin is disabled, sshd in OpenSSH immediately closes the TCP connection after a root log...