USN-663-1: system-tools-backends regression
Publication date
5 November 2008
Overview
system-tools-backends regression
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Details
It was discovered that passwords changed (or new users created) via the
"Users and Groups" tool were created with 3DES hashing. This reduced the
security of stored user passwords, and was a regression from the correct
MD5 hashing. This update fixes the problem; future password changes
will correct the hashing used. We apologize for the inconvenience.
It was discovered that passwords changed (or new users created) via the
"Users and Groups" tool were created with 3DES hashing. This reduced the
security of stored user passwords, and was a regression from the correct
MD5 hashing. This update fixes the problem; future password changes
will correct the hashing used. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system upgrade is sufficient to effect the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.10 intrepid | system-tools-backends – 2.6.0-1ubuntu1.1 | ||
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