Vulnerability Discussion

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.

Check

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

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.