A simple sudoers rule should not allow the user to chroot: Parses OK Entries for user root: ALL = /bin/ls host allowed runas allowed cmnd allowed User root is not allowed to change root directory to / Password required Command denied User cannot override the sudoers chroot: Parses OK Entries for user root: ALL = CHROOT=/some/where/else /bin/ls host allowed runas allowed cmnd unmatched Password required Command unmatched User can chroot if sudoers rule sets chroot to '*': Parses OK Entries for user root: ALL = CHROOT=* /bin/ls host allowed runas allowed cmnd allowed Password required Command allowed User can chroot if runchroot Defaults is '*': Parses OK Entries for user root: ALL = /bin/ls host allowed runas allowed cmnd allowed Password required Command allowed