passwd returns Authentication token manipulation error when violating password policy

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Issue

  • I can't change my password as I always get Password change failed. Server message: Failed to update password
  • If I enter a wrong current password passwd will just quit with passwd: Authentication token manipulation error

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6
  • System Security Services Daemon (SSSD) 1.9
  • User information configured in LDAP with password policies in place

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