+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #167886 +++ Description of problem: The init script /etc/init.d/sshd uses the function killproc from /etc/rc.d/init.d/functions. This falls back to using the pidof command to get PIDs for the daemon, if /var/run/[service].pid does not exist. This means that if the ssh server is already stopped, instead of failing with "ssh server is not running" or something similiar, it kills all other running sshd's, which, obviously, kills everyone's connections to the server. This has a high inpact if the server is remote and there is no easy console access. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: Always Steps to Reproduce: 1.Log on via ssh 2.run /etc/init.d/sshd stop 3.run /etc/init.d/sshd stop again. Actual Results: All ssh connections to the server were closed. Expected Results: It should have returned with a failure to find a process to kill. Additional info:
*** Bug 184216 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on the solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2006-0044.html