Unable to Login through SSH Without a Password After Importing the RSA Key

(Doc ID 1678872.1)

Last updated on JANUARY 08, 2018

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 6.3 and later
Linux x86-64
Linux x86

Symptoms

RSA key is imported to the destination host to enable login through SSH without a password, but ssh is still asking for password.

When tried to login, /var/log/secure shows the below entry:

 

Cause

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