Anybody have root password problems with LMDE 201303 RC?
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 7:53 am
After a fresh install from a verified DVD of LMDE 201303 RC 32-bit Mate edition, I encountered a variety of problems with passwords, including a severe security problem with the root password. These issues include:
Also, since these issues could be severe security flaws, if you have encountered this problem, please add comments to the bug reports I have posted. Since posting them three days ago, I have received no response from the LMDE developer community. A few additional reports confirming these bugs would verify that this is a systemic problem with the LMDE 201303 RC release and highlight the urgency.
- Inability to log in after install using user password
- Graphical root password login attempts rejected, console logins OK
- No password required to log in as root on tty consoles
Also, since these issues could be severe security flaws, if you have encountered this problem, please add comments to the bug reports I have posted. Since posting them three days ago, I have received no response from the LMDE developer community. A few additional reports confirming these bugs would verify that this is a systemic problem with the LMDE 201303 RC release and highlight the urgency.