Oracle Linux : Switch User ( su ) Fails with Error: "permission denied" even with correct Password. (Doc ID 2747978.1)

Last updated on NOVEMBER 08, 2023

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 7.8 and later
Linux x86-64

When attempting to switch user the following error occurs even after entering correct password.

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