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09-04-2001 07:11 AM
09-04-2001 07:11 AM
Screen Lock Not Locking
I have a new install of HP-UX 11. When one hits the CDE lock button, the screen lock engages, but one can enter any string of characters to gain access. I'm thinking this is a known problem, but am unable to find which patch resolves this. Any and all help appreciated.
Pete
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09-04-2001 07:25 AM
09-04-2001 07:25 AM
Re: Screen Lock Not Locking
Here is a TKB document that talks about this:
Problem Description
Users cannot lock screen (CDE LockDisplay action) if no password is set. If a user has no encrypted password in the passwd file (or NIS map), then they are unable to lock screen. There was no errorlog in ~/.dt thus no error messages. Is this normal behavior?
Configuration Info
Operating System - HP-UX Version -10.20
Hardware System - HP 9000 Series -715
Solution
This is expected behavior for CDE (Common Desktop Environment).
It will not allow a user without a password to lock the screen. Autolock on timeout will not start either. A user should not be able to login to CDE without a password (if the encrypted password field is empty in /etc/passwd on that user's line).
If you are using integrated login on your system, that is why it will not allow you to login without a password. If you use standard authentication on your system, it allows login with no complaint, but as determined earlier, CDE will not allow a screen lock without a password.
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09-04-2001 07:33 AM
09-04-2001 07:33 AM
Re: Screen Lock Not Locking
Thanks,
Pete
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09-04-2001 08:10 AM
09-04-2001 08:10 AM
Re: Screen Lock Not Locking
From a CDE point of view I'd ensure PHSS_: 23800 + 23520 are installed together with the latest NIS patches
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09-04-2001 08:14 AM
09-04-2001 08:14 AM
Re: Screen Lock Not Locking
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09-04-2001 08:23 AM
09-04-2001 08:23 AM
Re: Screen Lock Not Locking
Neither of the patches you mentioned are installed. I'm looking into this now...
Patrick,
Yes, users can log into the box with no problems, and yes, the passwd file is as your post.
Thanks,
Pete
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09-04-2001 09:48 PM
09-04-2001 09:48 PM
Re: Screen Lock Not Locking
If root has no password the screen lock won't work.
(Still think this is a dump question)
Regards Stefan
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09-05-2001 05:08 AM
09-05-2001 05:08 AM
Re: Screen Lock Not Locking
passwd: compat
group: compat
as well as the "+" escapes in /etc/passwd and /etc/group