Does the pam_pwdfile module support clear text passwords?

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coleshores
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Does the pam_pwdfile module support clear text passwords?

Post by coleshores » 2013/11/26 22:04:20

I need to utilize pam_pwdfile in order to authenticate virtual users in vsftpd. I know I can utilize htpasswd2 -m to create a password file however it is vital since I am administrating several machines in our organization that the password generated be in clear text. Does anyone on here know if that is possible using the pam_pwdfile module for authentication?
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Re: Does the pam_pwdfile module support clear text passwords

Post by TrevorH » 2013/11/26 23:01:06

CentOS ships neither pam_pwdfile nor htpasswd2. I don't find either in any of my third party repos either.
The future appears to be RHEL or Debian. I think I'm going Debian.
Info for USB installs on http://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/InstallFromUSBkey
CentOS 5 and 6 are deadest, do not use them.
Use the FAQ Luke

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