STIGQter: STIG Summary: Amazon Linux 2023 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Amazon Linux 2023 must have the sudo package installed.

DISA Rule

SV-274012r1120710_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-274012

Group Title

SRG-OS-000324-GPOS-00125

Rule Version

AZLX-23-001000

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002235 - Prevent non-privileged users from executing privileged functions.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure Amazon Linux 2023 to have the sudo package installed with the following command:

$ sudo dnf install -y sudo

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Verify Amazon Linux 2023 has the sudo package installed with the following command:

$ dnf list --installed sudo
Installed Packages
sudo.x86_64 1.9.15-1.p5.amzn2023.0.1 @System

If the "sudo" package is not installed, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-274012

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AZLX-23-001000

Severity Override Guidance

Verify Amazon Linux 2023 has the sudo package installed with the following command:

$ dnf list --installed sudo
Installed Packages
sudo.x86_64 1.9.15-1.p5.amzn2023.0.1 @System

If the "sudo" package is not installed, this is a finding.

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Target Key

5700