Changing password for user root

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root@hostname [/]# passwd
Changing password for user root.
passwd: Authentication token manipulation error
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I am logged into SSH, i am trying to change my password, but i am getting the above error.

I also tried to open a new session, using my current password and it is not letting me in!Changing password for user root


What causes the "Authentication token manipulation error" and what is the solution for it.

 

 

 

 

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