[svlug] BAD PASSWORD: it is based on a dictionary word

Mike O'Neill mikeo at redhillstudios.com
Mon Jan 15 15:49:01 PST 2001


> 
>> You can read more about cracklib in it's documentation
>> (/usr/doc/cracklib* under redhat, varies elsewhere), or disable it
>> completely by eliminating that line from your pam config.
> 
> And don't forget the obligatory cross-post to alt.2600.script-kiddies.lamerz .
> They'll want to make your acquaintance.

And what do you do when your BOSS wants you to disable cracklib because it
stops his favorite password and could also cause some grumblings among the
ranks?  >:|  -m





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