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# hadolint/DL3004

> Do not use sudo.

Do not use sudo.

| Property | Value    |
| -------- | -------- |
| Severity | Error    |
| Category | Security |
| Default  | Enabled  |

## Description

Do not use `sudo` as it leads to unpredictable behavior. Use a tool like [gosu](https://github.com/tianon/gosu) to enforce root.

## Examples

### Problematic code

```dockerfile theme={null}
FROM busybox
RUN sudo apt-get install
```

### Correct code

```dockerfile theme={null}
FROM busybox
RUN apt-get install
```

## Reference

* [hadolint/DL3004](https://github.com/hadolint/hadolint/wiki/DL3004)