STIGQter: STIG Summary: Cloud Linux AlmaLinux OS 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 7 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

AlmaLinux OS 9 must require reauthentication when using the "sudo" command.

DISA Rule

SV-269362r1050245_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-269362

Group Title

SRG-OS-000327-GPOS-00127

Rule Version

ALMA-09-032250

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002234 - Log the execution of privileged functions.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure AlmaLinux OS 9 to reauthenticate "sudo" commands after the specified timeout:

Add the following line to "/etc/sudoers" or a file within "/etc/sudoers.d/":

Defaults timestamp_timeout=0

Check Contents

Verify AlmaLinux OS 9 requires reauthentication when using the "sudo" command to elevate privileges with the following command:

$ grep timestamp_timeout /etc/sudoers /etc/sudoers.d/*

/etc/sudoers.d/01_stig:Defaults timestamp_timeout=0

If "timestamp_timeout" is set to a negative number, is commented out, conflicting results or no results are returned, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-269362

Documentable

False

Rule Version

ALMA-09-032250

Severity Override Guidance

Verify AlmaLinux OS 9 requires reauthentication when using the "sudo" command to elevate privileges with the following command:

$ grep timestamp_timeout /etc/sudoers /etc/sudoers.d/*

/etc/sudoers.d/01_stig:Defaults timestamp_timeout=0

If "timestamp_timeout" is set to a negative number, is commented out, conflicting results or no results are returned, this is a finding.

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Target Key

5664