sudo -i Fails With Limited Command Set In Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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Issue

  • When a user has a limited command set defined in /etc/sudoers, the sudo -i command prompts for a password even if the "NOPASSWD" option is specified in the configuration.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6

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