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Old 08-30-2017, 10:06 AM   #1
tejama
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sudo -v prompting for password


I'm trying to get a set of automated scripts to run, but part of the pre-check process calls for the command "/usr/bin/env sudo -v". This is prompting for a password even though I have a line in the sudoers file specifying that the account running the script should have passwordless sudo access.

Can anyone tell me why I'd be getting prompted for a password in this case?

Thanks in advance.

OS: RHEL6.8
 
Old 08-30-2017, 10:43 AM   #2
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When given the -v (validate) option, sudo will update the user's cached credentials, authenticating the user's password if necessary.
The way I interpret the -v option in your case is that nothing is cached or something is set that would require authentication which is not used for passwordless access and so your now being prompted. What is the purpose for a "pre-check"
 
Old 08-30-2017, 10:47 AM   #3
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What is the value of timestamp_timeout for sudo for that account?

Code:
sudo -l
It should be a non-zero number if you want to avoid the password every time.

(Also, if this really is on RHEL, then you are paying for a support contract and should turn to them to get your money's worth. If you are not getting your money's worth, then you should consider moving to another distro.)
 
  


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