I think mysql uses the system crypt() function. This is, no-doubt, available through some well hidden Java class. Just do "man crypt" to learn about crypt().
Chris On Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:59:55 -0500 John Kemp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, > > I can't find a description of the algorithm used in the mySQL PASSWROD > function. I understand it's a hashing algorithm of some kind, but I > don't know which algorithm (and I suspect it's *not* MD5.) > > Can anyone tell me what algorithm PASSWORD uses? The reason I ask is > that we're trying to implement role-based security using our existing > MySQL table of users, accessed via Java Servlet auth functions, which > can read the User table through JDBC. BUT.... they don't know anything > about PASSWORD-encrypted passwords, so I need to write something that > hashes the password entered in the same way MySQL hashes a password (or > abandon the use of servlet auth :-) > > Any clues? > > John Kemp, > Director, Software Development > Streetmail Inc. > http://www.streetmail.com > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Before posting, please check: > http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) > http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) > > To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php> > -- Chris Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://www.wapmx.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
