Which configuration file has precedence over password length parameter 'PASS_MIN_LEN' ?

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Issue

  • Does PASS_MIN_LEN in /etc/login.defs have any effect? (to new and previously created users)
  • If both values (PASS_MIN_LEN and minlen in pam_cracklib) are set, which of those will have to be set? Or it will have to comply with the most restrictive?
  • The same questions but for Red Hat 4 and 6

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6

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