From b50ec59783fd05ebef8f98b3e7d6b02086fad60c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Stefan Fritsch Date: Sat, 6 Jul 2013 21:49:34 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Merge r1500323: add note when default algorithm has been changed git-svn-id: https://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/httpd/httpd/branches/2.4.x@1500327 13f79535-47bb-0310-9956-ffa450edef68 --- docs/manual/programs/htpasswd.xml | 6 ++++-- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/manual/programs/htpasswd.xml b/docs/manual/programs/htpasswd.xml index b452f4f5e7..e5a6af95e5 100644 --- a/docs/manual/programs/htpasswd.xml +++ b/docs/manual/programs/htpasswd.xml @@ -126,7 +126,8 @@ distribution. one) is omitted. It cannot be combined with the -c option.
-m
-
Use MD5 encryption for passwords. This is the default.
+
Use MD5 encryption for passwords. This is the default (since version + 2.2.18).
-B
Use bcrypt encryption for passwords. This is currently considered to @@ -141,7 +142,8 @@ distribution.
Use crypt() encryption for passwords. This is not supported by the httpd server on Windows and Netware. This algorithm limits the password length to 8 characters. - This algorithm is insecure by today's standards.
+ This algorithm is insecure by today's standards. + It used to be the default algorithm until version 2.2.17.
-s
Use SHA encryption for passwords. Facilitates migration from/to Netscape -- 2.40.0