How to clear lastlog record of an inactive user using pam_lastlog

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • User is unable to login to system after being inactive for certain period when using pam_lastlog
  • Authentication failure for user after being set inactive by pam_lastlog
  • Errors like below is seen under /var/log/secure
Jan 21 20:45:08 server login: pam_lastlog(login:auth): user username inactive for xxx days - denied
Jan 21 20:46:29 server login: pam_lastlog(login:auth): user username inactive for xxx days - denied

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

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