topic Re: script for changing user passwords; in Operating System - HP-UX

script for changing user passwords;

Tony Peguinho — Tue, 13 Feb 2001 14:47:37 GMT

Dear all,

I have been asked to write a script that non-root users (helpdesk users) can launch which will enable them to change user passwords.

Is there a way of allowing a user to log on and change any other users password without logging on as root or knowing the users original password.

Thanks

Tony

Re: script for changing user passwords;

James R. Ferguson — Tue, 13 Feb 2001 14:52:55 GMT

Tony:

You might consider "restricted SAM" access for providing the function you seek.

...JRF...

Re: script for changing user passwords;

Dan Hetzel — Tue, 13 Feb 2001 15:01:14 GMT

Hi Tony,

'sudo' could help you as well.
It's available at the HP archive and Porting Center or on Courtesan web site.

http://hpux.cs.utah.edu/
http://www.courtesan.com/sudo/sudo.html

Regards,

Dan

Re: script for changing user passwords;

Rich Kloempken — Sat, 17 Feb 2001 21:35:45 GMT

We have implemented the ability to reset passwords via the restricted SAm facility. SAM also allows you to create a custom menu, which is what we had to do, since we run in a trusted mode. The menu calls a ksh script which allows the account to be reactivated or to reset the password, etc.

Re: script for changing user passwords;

Philip Chan_1 — Mon, 19 Feb 2001 03:56:54 GMT

Run "sam -r" to invoke restricted sam. First you select the user then configure the sam menu for that user.