12-29-2012
OSX verify username and password in one line
I'm writing a script that has the need to verify the current user's username and password. I'm not entirely sure how to do this. I've read some things on "dscl" but am not sure that's the correct route for me to go.
The one condition i have is that i really need to have the verification happen in one line of code. I'm using a different scripting language (MEL) to execute the bash terminal command, so being prompted to enter a password doesn't really help me.
Appreciate any help!!Thanks!!
-drizzle
(I should mention Unix is not my native scripting language. I'm not a complete idiot when it comes to unix, but elaboration on any answers would be more than appreciated!)
*edit: I should have been clearer.. i have the username and password stored as a variable, i just need to verify that they are correct.
Last edited by TheDrizzle; 12-29-2012 at 08:55 PM..
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condor_store_cred
condor_store_cred(1) General Commands Manual condor_store_cred(1)
Name
condor_store_cred securely - stash a password
Synopsis
condor_store_cred [-help]
condor_store_credadd[ -c | -u username] [-p password] [-n machinename] [-f filename]
condor_store_creddelete[ -c | -u username] [-n machinename]
condor_store_credquery[ -c | -u username] [-n machinename]
Description
condor_store_credstores passwords in a secure manner. There are two separate uses of condor_store_cred:
1. A shared pool password is needed in order to implement the PASSWORD authentication method. condor_store_cred using the -coption
deals with the password for the implied condor_pool@$(UID_DOMAIN) user name.
On a Unix machine, condor_store_cred with the -foption is used to set the pool password, as needed when used with the PASSWORD authen-
tication method. The pool password is placed in a file specified by the SEC_PASSWORD_FILE configuration variable.
2. In order to submit a job from a Windows platform machine, or to execute a job on a Windows platform machine utilizing the run_as_own-
erfunctionality, condor_store_cred stores the password of a user/domain pair securely in the Windows registry. Using this stored pass-
word, Condor may act on behalf of the submitting user to access files, such as writing output or log files. Condor is able to run jobs
with the user ID of the submitting user. The password is stored in the same manner as the system does when setting or changing account
passwords.
Passwords are stashed in a persistent manner; they are maintained across system reboots.
The addargument on the Windows platform stores the password securely in the registry. The user is prompted to enter the password twice for
confirmation, and characters are not echoed. If there is already a password stashed, the old password will be overwritten by the new pass-
word.
The deleteargument deletes the current password, if it exists.
The queryreports whether the password is stored or not.
Options
-c
Operations refer to the pool password, as used in the PASSWORD authentication method.
-f filename
For Unix machines only, generates a pool password file named filenamethat may be used with the PASSWORD authentication method.
-help
Displays a brief summary of command options.
-n machinename
Apply the command on the given machine.
-p password
Stores password, rather than prompting the user to enter a password.
-u username
Specify the user name.
Exit Status
condor_store_credwill exit with a status value of 0 (zero) upon success, and it will exit with the value 1 (one) upon failure.
Author
Condor Team, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Copyright
Copyright (C) 1990-2012 Condor Team, Computer Sciences Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI. All Rights Reserved.
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.
See the Condor Version 7.8.2 Manualor http://www.condorproject.org/licensefor additional notices. condor-admin@cs.wisc.edu
September 2012 condor_store_cred(1)