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1. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
As a part of linux hardening
In shadow file all Application accounts which are not locked must contain only an asterisk “*” in the Passwd field.
But how would i do it by using command?
Is there any way other than modifying shadow file to accomplish this task? (3 Replies)
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I looked into the sticky bit, but I think, if possible, that I would prefer to have the file recreate itself after deletion. The file is several directories deep, and from time to time the top level directory will be trashed. I need the file to recreate after this. Is it possible to perhaps... (13 Replies)
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3. Shell Programming and Scripting
Hi,
In shadow file
smithj:Ep6mckrOLChF.:10063:0:99999:7:::
3rd Field 10063 indicates the number of days (since January 1, 1970) since the password was last changed.
I want to get the result with script the date on which the password was last changed in YYYY-MM-DD format.
can... (8 Replies)
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4. Shell Programming and Scripting
Hey guys..
i need to be able to append 'LK' to a password field in the shadow file
I cannot use commands such as usermod chsh i need to directly be able to manupilate the files through a menu driven interface. So in other words write to the shadow file
How could i do this?
so far... (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: musicmancanora
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5. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
I see conflicting definitions for the shadow file. For Solaris, what are the fields please? Thanks. (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: DavidS
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6. UNIX for Advanced & Expert Users
Does anyone know what "!!" represents in the password field of the /etc/shadow file? :confused: (6 Replies)
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my etc/shadow file showing *LK* for a particular user.. can u tell me under which circumstances a user is locked (5 Replies)
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8. UNIX for Advanced & Expert Users
what does 'x' in the encrypted password field in /etc/shaodw file represent? (3 Replies)
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9. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
Sirs,
What is a shadow file,How it be usefull.For my project i have to keep the password in shawdow file also i am doing in php how can i do it.
Thanks in advance,
ArunKumar (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: arunkumar_mca
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