Check: RHEL-08-010380
RHEL 8 STIG:
RHEL-08-010380
(in versions v2 r1 through v1 r1)
Title
RHEL 8 must require users to provide a password for privilege escalation. (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 "/etc/sudoers" has no occurrences of "NOPASSWD". Check that the "/etc/sudoers" file has no occurrences of "NOPASSWD" by running the following command: $ sudo grep -i nopasswd /etc/sudoers /etc/sudoers.d/* %admin ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL If any occurrences of "NOPASSWD" are returned from the command and have not been documented with the ISSO as an organizationally defined administrative group utilizing MFA, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove any occurrence of "NOPASSWD" found in "/etc/sudoers" file or files in the "/etc/sudoers.d" directory.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-230271r1017379_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-230271
Group Title: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-002038 |
The organization requires users to reauthenticate upon organization-defined circumstances or situations requiring reauthentication. |
| CCI-004895 |
Permit users to invoke the trusted communications path for communications between the user and the organization-defined security functions, including at a minimum, authentication and re-authentication. |
Controls
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| IA-11 |
Re-authentication |