sudo -i and su

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1885
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sudo -i and su

Post by 1885 » 2015/04/15 11:37:40

Some members in my group are removing su from their server configurations.
They indicate there is a bug having su available on a public system.
My experience has always been to keep su and limit who can use it and limit sudo users.

I would value any opinions on this mater with direct reference to Centos.

Thanks,
cwc
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Re: sudo -i and su

Post by lightman47 » 2015/04/16 16:24:30

I'd tend to suspect the real problem is the root password and WHO has it.Or are you inferring they're removing the root account itself? That being the case I wonder what will happen when something breaks or they change their mind about a certain configuration.

no basis - just 'my 2 cents' (or whatever international denomination).

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