linuxmint / linuxmint/cinnamon

After another users logout or lock screen (not sure which one) I successfully login but another authentication screen appeears in which my password is not accepted, only way is to make a hard reset to login

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Description

Distribution

22.1 (upgrade)

Package version

6.4.6

Graphics hardware in use

ntel Corporation HD Graphics 5500

Frequency

Always

Bug description

After my son leaves his session (don't know whether it's a logout or lock screen), when i try to login my own account, the screen attached appears (my own password seems incorrect) and only method for me is to make a hard reset.

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Steps to reproduce

login to an account and then (logout or lock screen - not sure which one)

Expected behavior

After my signing I expect to reach my desktop but another authentication screen appears (attached).

Additional information

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Research direction

The report names no source file, test, or entry point. First reproduce the flow by distinguishing logout from lock screen, then identify which authentication screen appears and confirm that returning to the desktop works without a hard reset.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
authentication, desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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