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Ensure latest version of pam is installed

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

Description

The pam package provides the Pluggable Authentication Modules which control authentication and account management.

Rationale

PAM is essential for system authentication. Keeping it up to date ensures security vulnerabilities are patched.

Check → Remediate

Checkpackage_state
name:
pam
state:
present
Remediatepackage_present
name:
pam

Framework references

CIS

rhel9 5.3.1.1rhel8 5.3.1.1

NIST 800-53

IA-5CM-6SI-2

Live verification

rhel8:checkrhel9:check
#pam#authentication#security