root cannot login tho sudo user can
Karl L
karlh at concentric.net
Wed May 12 16:44:38 UTC 2004
On Wed, 12 May 2004 07:54:04 -0400
Bob Chiodini <chiodr at kscems.ksc.nasa.gov> wrote:
> On Wed, 2004-05-12 at 02:53, Karl L wrote:
> > I suspect that I tried to re-boot while something unlocked was
> > running but the upshot is that I can't login as root. However,
> > I had previously established myself as a user in the sudoer list
> > with ALL access so I can login as that user (with rw privs).
> >
> > I've checked Messages but with the exception of an irrelevant
> > printing module (char-major-188) that cannot be located during boot
> > I can find nothing to indicate where my problem lies. The boot.log
> > isn't helpful either. The secure log wasn't any help either though
> > it did report that the "root" listed in sudoer is "unknown"
> >
> > According to what I've read about pam, I believe I can remove
> > the password requirment for root from the console (to which I
> > have full access) but I'd rather fix root's login problem if
> > possible.
> >
> > If there's a troubleshooting HOWTO I've missed or a site where
> > this kind of problem is discussed, I'd appreciate the
> > information. Since I've run out of my own guesses, I'd also
> > appreciate any advice listers have to offer.
> >
> > I'm running FC1 (2188).
> >
> >
> > Karl L
>
> Karl,
>
> What error do you get? Are you trying to log into X, a VT, telnet , or
> ssh?
>
> If it's a passwd issue, try sudo su and change root's passwd.
>
> If you're trying to telnet make sure /etc/securetty is intact.
>
> Bob...
>
I forget to add: I'm logging into X. The only thing out of the ordinary in the XFree86 log is a warning note about a bad system-v checksum but I dsicount that since X works fine for my sudoer.
Karl L
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