This was http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=439661, fixed in OpenSSH 5.1p1; your workarounds with ListenAddress are fine for now, or I think most systems can just ignore this error.
** Bug watch added: Debian Bug tracker #439661 http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=439661 ** Also affects: openssh (Debian) via http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=439661 Importance: Unknown Status: Unknown ** Changed in: openssh (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete => Fix Released -- sshd seems to be run multiple times at startup https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/129789 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to openssh in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs