OpenSSH Ships Urgent Workaround for Alpine Password Bypass

OpenSSH has released an urgent workaround for a password bypass affecting Alpine Linux, where key-only accounts can still be exposed if SSH password authentication remains enabled. Alpine is urging operators to update and restart the server process to close the gap. The flaw matters because it undermines the assumption that disabling passwords alone protects key-based accounts. Watch for broader distro advisories and confirmation that restarted sshd instances are running the patched build.