Message 'requirement "uid >= 1000" not met by user "root"' being logged on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

Solution In Progress - Updated -

Issue

The following is logged in /var/log/secure, and the root user is not able to login:

sshd[19003]: pam_succeed_if(sshd:auth): requirement "uid >= 1000" not met by user "root"

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.x

Subscriber exclusive content

A Red Hat subscription provides unlimited access to our knowledgebase of over 48,000 articles and solutions.

Current Customers and Partners

Log in for full access

Log In
Close

Welcome! Check out the Getting Started with Red Hat page for quick tours and guides for common tasks.