Question...does /usr/bin/passwd exist, and if so, what are its permissions? On my system, the permissions are r-s--x--x.
If you like, I can send you a copy of my /usr/bin/passwd executable. On 2 Dec 2002, Steve Strong wrote: > Thanks! > > The problem is I can't run passwd. How would I run passwd in level 1 (I > think that would be the result of typing "linux 1" at the LILO prompt) > be any different from running passwd from a command prompt in level 5? > > I have installed every update that Red Hat has issued for my 7.3 server > within 24hrs of getting a notice. > > Again, any help would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > steve > > On Mon, 2002-12-02 at 19:35, Mike Burger wrote: > > Disconnect your system from teh network. > > > > Boot into single mode (at the LILO prompt, type "linux 1") > > > > Change the root password. > > > > Back up all your important data and configurations, and reinstall your OS. > > > > And, in the future, keep up with all the errata that comes out for your > > installatin. > > > > On 2 Dec 2002, Steve Strong wrote: > > > > > So, I come back from thanksgiving break and I can no longer run passwd. > > > this seems VERY bad. > > > > > > The error message reads: passwd: module unknown > > > > > > This sounds like someone changed the root password and wants to keep me > > > from doing it. VERY BAD... > > > > > > I can't find anything in the log watch emails that looks even remotely > > > suspicious. I'm running 7.3 with the latest kernel and samba. I'm > > > running NIS and NFS behind a firewall on our router. > > > > > > Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > > steve > > > > > > > -- > > Mike Burger > > http://www.bubbanfriends.org > > > > Visit the Dog Pound II BBS > > telnet://dogpound2.citadel.org or http://dogpound2.citadel.org:2000 > > > > > > > > -- > > redhat-list mailing list > > unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=unsubscribe > > https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list > > > -- Mike Burger http://www.bubbanfriends.org Visit the Dog Pound II BBS telnet://dogpound2.citadel.org or http://dogpound2.citadel.org:2000 -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=unsubscribe https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
