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Security hole in iOS

biobunny

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I am using an iPad password this long for Root and Mobile
************************************, however when I enter a shortened version of it, the iPad accepts it when being SSH'ed into.
Any ideas?

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andrewak

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biobunny said:
I am using an iPad password this long for Root and Mobile
************************************, however when I enter a shortened version of it, the iPad accepts it when being SSH'ed into.
Any ideas?

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I think it is not security IOS issue - just one of IOS limitations.
I think you exceeded maximum password length. I'm using public key authentication with disabled password authentication for ssh'ing into - it's more convenient.
 
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I agree. iOS probably just cuts off the extra characters.

A password that long is completely unnessary. Even just a five letter word is extremely hard to crack.
 
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I've just chosen that password so it syncs up with my "Lockscreen" password. Well I'm a bit paranoid. But too bad, and thanks for the explanation.

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