Lack of data validation In openssh

Description

The auth_password function in auth-passwd.c in sshd in OpenSSH before 7.3 does not limit password lengths for password authentication, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crypt CPU consumption) via a long string.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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