The default PAM files included with passwd in Mandrake Linux 8.1 do not support MD5 passwords, which could result in a lower level of password security than intended.Referenceshttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7706.phphttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3683http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-091.php3