Check: OL08-00-010381
Oracle Linux 8 STIG:
OL08-00-010381
(in versions v1 r10 through v1 r5)
Title
OL 8 must require users to reauthenticate for privilege escalation and changing roles. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
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
Check Content
Verify that the "/etc/sudoers" file has no occurrences of "!authenticate" by running the following command: $ sudo grep -Ei !authenticate /etc/sudoers /etc/sudoers.d/* If any occurrences of "!authenticate" return from the command, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove any occurrence of "!authenticate" found in the "/etc/sudoers" file or files in the "/etc/sudoers.d" directory.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-248582r880551_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-248582
Group Title: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-002038 |
The organization requires users to reauthenticate upon organization-defined circumstances or situations requiring reauthentication. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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IA-11 |
Re-Authentication |