RHEL 9 must not be configured to bypass password requirements 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-258118r1050789_rule
- Version
- RHEL-09-611145
- 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.