How to Configure Smart Card User in Polkit

Solution In Progress - Updated -

Issue

Local users may need access to the smartcard reader. This requires access to be given via polkitd.

$ journalctl -b | grep pcsc
...
Process 3087 (user: 42) is NOT authorized for action: access_pcsc

Note- As polkit is a security feature for smart card, these are relevant for any user needed (ldap, AD, IPA, local, etc).

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
  • Smart Card (PIV/CAC)

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