root user changed to Init cap by mistake

[Scunningham99]

Hi

red hat 5.5. My mistake the /etc/passwd file has been changed to init cap

Root:x:0:0:root:/root:/bin/bash

Now cannot su to root or login as root. Sudo is also not installed.

Any ideas how to fix



Sy UK

 

[IRudebwoy]

A quick solution will require some downtime.

Boot a livecd or the rescue cd and change the file back to the original.