topic how to add the group in su file in Operating System - HP-UX

how to add the group in su file

rajesh73 — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:32:22 GMT

i want to give su permission for two groups. i was already try below points this is not working

1./etc/default/security -

# Users attempting to su to root must be a memeber
# of this group
SU_ROOT_GROUP=admin

# Default umask value upon login. Note: This
# attribute controls umask(2) of all sessio

my try

# Users attempting to su to root must be a memeber
# of this group
SU_ROOT_GROUP=admin,user

# Default umask value upon login. Note: This
# attribute controls umask(2) of all sessio

but this is not working,,,,please help me

Re: how to add the group in su file

Patrick Wallek — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:45:52 GMT

I don't think it is possible to have more than 1 group defined in the SU_ROOT_GROUP. My understanding is that there can only be 1 group listed there.

To get around this why not create a 3rd group that you put ALL users that need to 'su ' to root into. Then add that group to the SU_ROOT_GROUP line in /etc/default/security.

I will not go into the security implications of having LOTS of users with the ability to become root other than I think it is a bad idea.