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All that stands between a hacker and admin privileges on some Linux distros is a 257-character long string of literally anything
Some implementations of secure shell (SSH), one of Linux's most trusted and secure connection protocols, have been found vulnerable to the most peculiarly simple methods of bypass: spamming characters.
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Researchers discovered that certain Linux distributions’ SSH implementations can be bypassed by entering a long string of characters—any 257 to 1,024 characters—allowing immediate root login. The vulnerability affects a small, niche set of distros rather than mainstream systems. OpenSSH has responded by releasing a workaround and a fix to close the flaw. The issue highlights how even trusted protocols can be compromised by unusually simple input methods.
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