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1.256 ALMA-09-032250

Information

AlmaLinux OS 9 must require reauthentication when using the "sudo" command.

GROUP ID: V-269362
RULE ID: SV-269362r1050245

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.

Solution

Configure AlmaLinux OS 9 to reauthenticate "sudo" commands after the specified timeout:

Add the following line to "/etc/sudoers" or a file within "/etc/sudoers.d/":

Defaults timestamp_timeout=0

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/27039

Item Details

Category: ACCESS CONTROL

References: 800-53|AC-6(9), CCI|CCI-002234, Rule-ID|SV-269362r1050245_rule, STIG-ID|ALMA-09-032250, Vuln-ID|V-269362

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 8221482f48e43b9d9ce97b9fcf2f0ecfa4a6408e1ced0cbc1f8723e1d0e8441e