AlmaLinux OS 9 must not be configured to bypass password requirements for privilege escalation.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Without re-authentication, users may access resources or perform tasks for which they do not have authorization. When operating systems provide the capability to escalate a functional capability, it is critical the user re-authenticate.
- ID
- SV-269361r1050244_rule
- Version
- ALMA-09-032140
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Configure the operating system to require users to supply a password for privilege escalation.
Remove any occurrences of " pam_succeed_if " in the "/etc/pam.d/sudo" file.