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OL 8 must require users to provide a password for privilege escalation.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Without reauthentication, 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 reauthenticate. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156, SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00157, SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00158

ID
SV-248581r1050789_rule
Version
OL08-00-010380
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Configure the operating system to require users to supply a password for privilege escalation.

Check the configuration of the "/etc/sudoers" file with the following command:
$ sudo visudo

Remove any occurrences of "NOPASSWD" tags in the file.