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.
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