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Description of problem:
Our administrator doesn't want to configure my linux box to access the
wireless network because the WEP key is shown as clear text. When you
edit the wireless device (Wireless Device Configuration), select the
"Wireless Settings" and type in a Key that key shows up clear to the
user. And it is stored in the /etc as clear text. Since many users
have/need root access to their own machines this is a security
problem, in that the key should be tightly controled. 

Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
1.3.10

How reproducible:
Always

Steps to Reproduce:
1.Open application
2.Add or edit a wireless device
3.Enter or edit a wep key
    

Actual Results:  As key is typed or when you return to the interface
it is shown to the user. In the /etc/networking/devices folder the key
is stored as clear text.

Expected Results:  At a minimum they key should be shown like a
password ('*********') in the interface when returning to it. The key
should be encripted on the disk in the /etc folder. Ideally you would
hid the key while the users is typing it in to protect from prioring
eyes (maybe require them to enter twice to verify).

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