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RHEL 9 must have the sudo package installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-258083 | RHEL-09-432010 | SV-258083r958726_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| "sudo" is a program designed to allow a system administrator to give limited root privileges to users and log root activity. The basic philosophy is to give as few privileges as possible but still allow system users to get their work done. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-06-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-61824r926234_chk ) |
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| Verify that RHEL 9 sudo package is installed with the following command: $ sudo dnf list --installed sudo Example output: sudo.x86_64 1.9.5p2-7.el9 If the "sudo" package is not installed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61748r926235_fix) |
|---|
| The sudo package can be installed with the following command: $ sudo dnf install sudo |