On Wed, 27 Nov 2002, Roman Neuhauser wrote:
> # [EMAIL PROTECTED] / 2002-11-27 11:58:27 -0500: > > I used to ssh as root to a FreeBSD box and uses the root password. > > don't do it. I only use it for development purpose - it will probably be reinstalled quickly. No important data on it. Anyway, I am curious why ssh can not protect root password. > > Today, I reinstall 4.5-Release and try the same thing: > > don't use 4.5-RELEASE, there are huge holes in it. > > > $ ssh -l root mymachine > > otp-md5 100 pl6491 ext > > S/Key Password: > > hit enter without typing anything, it'll prompt you for your > password. Do not work. Thanks anyway. > > I was expecting something like: > > > > $ ssh -l root mymachine > > root@mymachine's password: > > *IIRC*, the S/Key prompt comes from ChallengeResponseAuthentication, > but I'm not really sure. > > -- > If you cc me or remove the list(s) completely I'll most likely ignore > your message. see http://www.eyrie.org./~eagle/faqs/questions.html > To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
