Error
Error Code:
1372
MariaDB Error 1372: Invalid Password Hash Format
Description
This error indicates that a provided password hash does not conform to the expected format or length required by MariaDB. It typically occurs during user creation, password modification, or when importing user accounts, where the hash value is either malformed or not the correct hexadecimal digit count.
Error Message
Password hash should be a %d-digit hexadecimal number
Known Causes
3 known causesIncorrect Hash Length
The provided password hash string does not match the required number of hexadecimal digits for the configured authentication plugin or server version.
Non-Hexadecimal Characters
The password hash contains characters that are not valid hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F), leading to a format mismatch.
Mismatched Hashing Algorithm
The password hash was generated using an algorithm or method that produces a different format or length than what MariaDB is expecting for the current authentication configuration.
Solutions
Coming SoonDetailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:
General Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service