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CVE-2001-1169: keyinit in S/Key does not require authentication to initialize a one-time password sequence, which allows a...

keyinit in S/Key does not require authentication to initialize a one-time password sequence, which allows an attacker who has gained privileges to a user account to create new one-time passwords for use in other activities that may use S/Key authentication, such as sudo.

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This is a legacy S/Key one-time-password weakness. If someone already controls a user account, they may be able to reset that account’s S/Key password sequence without proving identity, then use the new one-time passwords in workflows that trust S/Key, such as sudo. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems where S/Key keyinit is installed and S/Key is used for local or privileged authentication. The source bundle does not identify specific vendors, products, versions, or CPEs. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless S/Key protects privileged operations. Priority rises where compromised user accounts could reset OTPs and reach administrative actions. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems that still use S/Key or keyinit.; Check vendor guidance for affected S/Key packages and fixes.; Review whether sudo or other privileged workflows accept S/Key authentication..

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