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Oracle Linux: User SSH Login Fails Despite Using Correct Password: Permission denied. (Doc ID 3046992.1)

Last updated on SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 7.0 and later
Linux x86-64

Symptoms

An Oracle Linux (OL) system utilises the sshd AllowGroups parameter to only permit SSH access to users of a specific group. When attempting SSH login, a user receives the following error despite entering the correct password:

Cause

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