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crack_check

(PECL crack >= 0.1)

crack_checkPerforms an obscure check with the given password

Description

bool crack_check ( resource $dictionary , string $password )
bool crack_check ( string $password , string $username = "" , string $gecos = "" , resource $dictionary = NULL )

Performs an obscure check with the given password on the specified dictionary. The alternative signature also takes into account the username and the GECOS information.

Warning

This function is EXPERIMENTAL. The behaviour of this function, its name, and surrounding documentation may change without notice in a future release of PHP. This function should be used at your own risk.

Parameters

dictionary

The crack lib dictionary. If not specified, the last opened dictionary is used.

password

The password to be checked.

username

The username of the account with the password.

gecos

The GECOS information associated with the user account.

Return Values

Returns TRUE if password is strong, or FALSE otherwise.

Changelog

Version Description
0.3 The username, gecos and dictionary parameters were added to the alternative signature.


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