Ubuntu Update for system-tools-backends regression USN-663-1

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  3. Ubuntu Update for system-tools-backends regression USN-663-1
Summary
Ubuntu Update for Linux kernel vulnerabilities USN-663-1
Solution
Please Install the Updated Packages.
Insight
It was discovered that passwords changed (or new users created) via the &quot Users and Groups&quot tool were created with 3DES hashing. This reduced the security of stored user passwords, and was a regression from the correct MD5 hashing. This update fixes the problem future password changes will correct the hashing used. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Affected
system-tools-backends regression on Ubuntu 8.10
Severity
Medium Severity
Classification
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