[Bug 89] New: "su" password cached for "arklinux" user

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           Summary: "su" password cached for "arklinux" user
           Product: Ark Linux
           Version: 1.0 alpha6
          Platform: i586 (PC, Intel)
        OS/Version: All
            Status: NEW
          Severity: Security
           Affects: Overall Usability
         Component: coreutils
        AssignedTo: [email protected]
        ReportedBy: [email protected]
         QAContact: [email protected]


Description of Problem:

After changing the default root password, "arklinux" user can su without needing
to enter a password.  This is insecurity doubleplus.


Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):

su (coreutils) 4.5.3


How Reproducible:

Extremely.


Steps to Reproduce:
1. Log in as "arklinux"
2. Type "su"
3. No password prompt, you will now have root


Actual Results:

Root gained without needing a password


Expected Results:

password prompt.


Additional Information:



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