Root user and normal user's are not able to switch between other user's accounts using su - command.

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Cannot switch between user accounts using su - command.
  • Root & normal users, both are not able to switch between other user's accounts using su - command.

    [root@example ~]# su - test
    "Error: incorrect password"
    

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4

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