The SNMP service on the storage system must require the use of a FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hash algorithm as part of its authentication and integrity methods.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-237822 | HP3P-32-001305 | SV-237822r647875_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| The SNMP service must use AES or a FIPS 140-2 approved successor algorithm for protecting the privacy of communications. |
| STIG | Date |
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| HPE 3PAR StoreServ 3.2.x Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-11-23 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-41032r647873_chk ) |
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| Verify that SNMP encryption uses AES by entering the following command: cli% showsnmpuser Username AuthProtocol PrivProtocol 3parsnmpuser HMAC-SHA-96 CFB128-AES-128 If the PrivProtocol in the result is not AES, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-40991r647874_fix) |
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| Configure the storage system to use AES encryption for SNMPv3 by entering the command: cli% setsnmpmgr -snmpuser 3parsnmpuser -pw |