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Ensure latest version of authselect is installed

package-authselect-installed · RHEL ≥ 8 · 2 impls

Description

The authselect package provides a utility for configuring system authentication and identity sources.

Rationale

authselect is the recommended tool for configuring PAM on RHEL 9. It ensures consistent and secure PAM configuration.

Check → Remediate

Checkpackage_state
name:
authselect
state:
present
Remediatepackage_present
name:
authselect

Framework references

CIS

rhel9 5.3.1.2rhel8 5.3.1.2

NIST 800-53

IA-5CM-6SI-2

Live verification

rhel8:checkrhel9:check
#authselect#pam#authentication#security