AlmaLinux OS 9 must not be configured to bypass password requirements for privilege escalation.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-269361	ALMA-09-032140	SV-269361r1050244_rule		Medium

Description

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.

STIG	Date
CloudLinux AlmaLinux OS 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2025-05-22

Details

Check Text (C-73392r1048459_chk)

Verify the operating system is not configured to bypass password requirements for privilege escalation with the following command:

$ grep pam_succeed_if /etc/pam.d/sudo

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

Fix Text (F-73293r1048460_fix)

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.