Get error 'passwd: Module is unknown' when trying to change any users password

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • When attempt to change password of any user get the following error message:
# passwd
Changing password for user root
passwd: Module is unknown
  • This error can also occur when trying to su to another user.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, 5, 6

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