10.14.4 Recovery Key loginwindow password reset does not work

Originator:mrmacintoshblog
Number:rdar://50005199 Date Originated:04/17/19
Status:Open Resolved:
Product:10.14.4 Product Version:18E226
Classification:Authentication Bug Reproducible:Yes
 
Summary: 
macOS 10.14.4 system filevault encrypted with local accounts.

Attempt to reset the password by typing in the recovery key to get the system to boot. Once you get to the login window you then attempt to reset the password with a new password. You can't though because the window shakes you off. The password is not reset. reset password in recovery still works.


Steps to Reproduce:
Fresh 10.14.3 system works fine
Fresh 10.14.4 system does NOT work


Expected Results:
Local Account password is reset to what you set it to.

Actual Results:
Password is not reset

Version/Build:
10.14.4 (19E226)

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