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Only the VDSM User Can Use sudo NOPASSWD

An XCCDF Rule

Description

The sudo NOPASSWD tag, when specified, allows a user to execute commands using sudo without having to authenticate. Only the vdsm user should have this capability in any sudo configuration snippets in /etc/sudoers.d/.

Rationale

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 that the user re-authenticate.

ID
xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sudo_vdsm_nopasswd
Severity
Medium
Updated