The snmpd.conf file must be group-owned by root, sys, bin or other.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22451 | GEN005365 | SV-26734r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The snmpd.conf file contains authenticators and must be protected from unauthorized access and modification. If the file is not group-owned by root or a system group, it may be subject to access and modification from unauthorized users. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-12-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36616r1_chk ) |
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| Check the group ownership of the SNMP configuration file. # ls -lL /etc/SnmpAgent.d/snmpd.conf If the file is not group-owned by root, sys, bin or other, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31982r1_fix) |
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| Change the group ownership of the SNMP configuration file. # chgrp root /etc/SnmpAgent.d/snmpd.conf |