User unable to change password due to missing pw_dict.pwd.gz

Solution In Progress - Updated -

Issue

  • libpwquaily rpm requires cracklib-dict to function but RPM missing requirement

  • When user utilizes passwd command to change password receive following error

    $ passwd
Changing password for user some-user.
Current password: 
New password: 
/usr/share/cracklib/pw_dict.pwd.gz: No such file or directory
BAD PASSWORD: The password fails the dictionary check - error loading dictionary
passwd: Authentication token manipulation error

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8

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