Re: passwd hashing algorithm

[maquis () netcom com (maquis)]

On 13 Apr 1995, Louis Taber wrote:

> > * David Faron Stagner (stagda () sys1 ic ncs com) writes
>
> > I'm with der Mouse on this... the current state of crypt() and
> > password hashing in unix is inexcusable.  
> ..... stuff removed

Agreed. Personally, I am wondering when Unix will get overhauled so that 
these recurring holes (sendmail, crypt<>, etc) will be brought to a 
higher level of perfection. Regarding crypt() I would think a one-way 
mechanism is the answer, versus having keys that are left around the system.

rf