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1.258. shadow-utils

1.258.1. RHBA-2011:0790: bug fix update

An updated shadow-utils package that fixes one bug is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.
The shadow-utils package includes programs for converting UNIX password files to the shadow password format, as well as tools for managing user and group accounts.
This update fixes the following bug:
  • Previously, the pam_tally.so module was used to write to /var/log/faillog. Since the module is no longer shipped, the faillog application that reads that file became obsolete. This update removes faillog from Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6. (BZ#675168)
All users of shadow-utils are advised to upgrade to this updated package, which fixes this bug.