su disable

maniannam · 10-16-2008, 02:01 AM

Hi All,

How can i disable "su -" for a single user in linux. because i am using sudo. so that the particular user no need to use "su -"

Regards,
maniannam

acid_kewpie · 10-16-2008, 02:09 AM

I wouldn't disable it (and in fact am not sure there's a real mechanism to do so without removing the binary - which may break other scripts and processes) but set the root password to something private and then they won't be able to authenticate as root anyway.

chrism01 · 10-16-2008, 03:27 AM

Exactly. It would prob break stuff.
If they need to do some privileged functions, make them use sudo.

maniannam · 10-16-2008, 04:27 AM

Thanks all for the fast reply.

So no way to disable su - for particular user.
I will change the root password.

Thanks
maniannam

acid_kewpie · 10-16-2008, 05:35 AM

sorry, headfart.... http://www.softpanorama.org/Authenti...el_group.shtml