Meet *sshole, the vulnerability that lets hackers SSH into Linux devices
Ars Technica • 11/5/2026 – 11/6/2026
Summary
A vulnerability named *sshole allows hackers to SSH into Linux devices. Certain configurations of Alpine are affected, and other distributions may also be impacted.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
1h
Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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