I have multiple sites using a shared password file. Some can not use the md5 encryption. I want to eliminate the md5 encryption and use the old RedHat standard hash encryption. I was able to drop the shadow portion by using pwunconv then editing the /etc/pam.d/system-auth file entry for "password sufficient" and drop the "shadow" portion. I tried to also drop the "md5" portion on the same line and then use passwd program to change it back to just a hashed password. The passwd file entry is changed but when I try to login, it fails. The /var/log/messages and /var/log/secure logs give me: /var/log/messages: sshd(pam_unix): authentication failure; logname= uid=0 euid=0 tty=ssh ruser= rhost=localhost.localdomain user=root /var/log/secure: sshd[1496]: Failed password for ROOT from 127.0.0.1 port 1035 ssh2 If I change back to md5 then reset the password, all is well. Can I change to not use the md5 encryption and if so, what are the steps I need to take? -Earle -- Earle Ake Manager, Internet Services HCST*Net
