The snmpd.conf file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22452 | GEN005375 | SV-38819r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| The snmpd.conf file contains authenticators and must be protected from unauthorized access and modification. |
| STIG | Date |
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| AIX 6.1 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2018-09-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37063r1_chk ) |
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| Determine if the snmpd.conf file or equivalent has an extended ACL. Procedure: # find / -name "snmpd*.conf" # aclget < snmpd conf > If the extended attributes are not disabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32329r1_fix) |
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| Remove the extended ACL from the snmpd.conf file (or equivalent) and change extended attributes to disabled. #acledit < snmpd conf > |