[SOLVED] User Password

nodopro · 01-12-2010, 07:28 PM

How come I can log in under my username using root password? Where can I fix this? I am running Fedora 10.

Thanks,
nodo

pixellany · 01-12-2010, 07:40 PM

Could this be a "feature" of Fedora--akin to some of the Ubuntu quirks?

If its clear that it is not normal, I would first su to root and change ALL passwords to see if the behavior persists. (There's nothing wrong with trying this---except having to remember new passwords.)

Tinkster · 01-12-2010, 07:42 PM

Are you really talking about login, or maybe unlocking a screen-saver??

nodopro · 01-12-2010, 07:48 PM

I am talking either screen login or ssh login.

nodopro · 01-13-2010, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixellany

Could this be a "feature" of Fedora--akin to some of the Ubuntu quirks?

If its clear that it is not normal, I would first su to root and change ALL passwords to see if the behavior persists. (There's nothing wrong with trying this---except having to remember new passwords.)

I change to a new password but then still the same, able to login by using root password. Any other suggestion please?

nodopro · 01-19-2010, 08:30 PM

It somehow append my old password into /etc/shadow (I guess). Here is the solution I want to share. I login as root and remove password from shadow file. Log in as username (without password of course). Change a new password then problem is solved.