[Bug 1717323] Re: System generated password strength "Not good enough"

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Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users.

** Changed in: unity-control-center (Ubuntu)
       Status: New => Confirmed

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Title:
  System generated password strength "Not good enough"

Status in cracklib2 package in Ubuntu:
  Confirmed
Status in unity-control-center package in Ubuntu:
  Confirmed

Bug description:
  cracklib-runtime 2.9.2-1build2 amd64

  Steps to reproduce:
  Add new user through Unity control center.
  Set password, click gear icon to generate password. Keep generating a new password.

  Some of the system generated passwords have strengths of "Not good
  enough" even though they look like fine passwords, e.g. "5UG-owjlHuzt"
  (see screenshot)

  Expected:
  That password looks like it should be good strength.

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