passwd -f

[Walter Goncalves]

Hi, I have the following error when using passwd -f xxxx --- Access denied.

It's 11.23 OS.

Anyone have any ideas ?

[Peter Godron]

Hi,
the -f option is a priviledged user option, so are running this as root ?
What are the permissions on passwd ?
ll `which passwd`

What user are you trying to force to change password ?

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[Steven E. Protter]

Shalom,

Either permissions on the /etc/passwd file are denied or this command is being run as an unpriviledged user or the passwd command itself has lost its suid powers.

SEP

[PC_7]

Hello Walter,

I can duplicate the error if it is run by non-root user:

$ passwd -f testuser
Permission denied

But it should works if run by user with root capability:

# passwd -f testuser

login: testuser
Password:
Your password has expired. Choose a new one
Changing password for testuser
Old password:

Please let us know if you have executed it as root user but still received "Permission denied" message.

Cheers,
Pau Cen

[Walter Goncalves]

Thanks all for the replies.

We are root when trying this command but it's still not working.

I'll check the permissions of the passwd and /etc/passwd command and let you all know.

[PC_7]

Hi,

Please also ensure you don't have duplicate entries in your /etc/passwd.

Is the system converted to trusted system?
Are you using NIS?

Regards.