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XCCDF
CloudLinux AlmaLinux OS 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000109-GPOS-00056
SRG-OS-000109-GPOS-00056
An XCCDF Group - A logical subset of the XCCDF Benchmark
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SRG-OS-000109-GPOS-00056
1 Rule
AlmaLinux OS 9 must restrict the use of the "su" command.
Medium Severity
The "su" program provides a "switch user" capability. It is commonly used to become root but can be used to switch to any user. Limiting access to such commands is considered a good security practice. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000109-GPOS-00056, SRG-OS-000312-GPOS-00124, SRG-OS-000312-GPOS-00122, SRG-OS-000312-GPOS-00123