Root is not able to change user's passwords

Solution In Progress - Updated -

Issue

When logged in as root you are receiving the error below when changing user's passwords.

BAD PASSWORD:  The password fails the dictionary check - it is based on a dictionary word

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise 7
  • PAM

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