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V-251720

CAT II (Medium)

The SUSE operating system must not be configured to bypass password requirements for privilege escalation.

Rule ID

SV-251720r1050789_rule

STIG

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V3R5

CCIs

CCI-002038CCI-004895

Discussion

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. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156, SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00157, SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00158

Check Content

Verify the operating system is not configured to bypass password requirements for privilege escalation.

Check the configuration of the "/etc/pam.d/sudo" file with the following command:

$ sudo grep pam_succeed_if /etc/pam.d/sudo

If any occurrences of "pam_succeed_if" are returned from the command, this is a finding.

Fix Text

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

Check the configuration of the "/etc/ pam.d/sudo" file with the following command:
$ sudo vi /etc/pam.d/sudo

Remove any occurrences of "pam_succeed_if" in the file.