OpenSSH authentication on AIX box that using NIS

[Darren Tucker]

lambert lau wrote:
> I get problem of OpenSSH v3.7.1p2 authentication only
> on AIX that using NIS.  Following is the debug message
> even before I enter my password:
>   
> Apr 22 11:18:54 db309a sshd[413700]: Connection from
> 172.16.59.210 port 44654
> Apr 22 11:18:54 db309a sshd[413700]: User spowell
> password expired too long

Vanilla OpenSSH does not produce that message, but my password expiry
patch does.  You should always mention any patches you're using in
addition to the base code.

[...]
> Is there anyone can advise a workaround on this?

Use OpenSSH 3.8.1p1.  It has expiry support and it does not have (or
need) the "expired too long" check.

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