The snmpd.conf file must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-994 | GEN005320 | SV-38817r1_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 |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37058r1_chk ) |
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| Check the mode of the SNMP daemon configuration file. Locate the SNMP daemon configuration file. Consult vendor documentation to verify the name and location of the file. Procedure: # find / -name “snmpd*.conf” Check the mode of the SNMP daemon configuration file. Procedure: # ls -lL |
| Fix Text (F-32326r1_fix) |
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| Change the mode of the SNMP daemon configuration file to 0600. Procedure: # chmod 0600 /etc/snmpd.conf # chmod 0600 /etc/snmpdv3.conf |