The snmpd.conf file must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-994 | GEN005320 | SV-35176r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The snmpd.conf file contains authenticators and must be protected from unauthorized access and modification. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-12-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36612r1_chk ) |
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| Check the mode of the SNMP daemon configuration file. # ls -lL /etc/SnmpAgent.d/snmpd.conf If the /etc/SnmpAgent.d/snmpd.conf file has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31978r1_fix) |
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| Change the mode of the SNMP daemon configuration file to 0600. # chmod 0600 /etc/SnmpAgent.d/snmpd.conf |