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The snmpd.conf file must be group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-22451 GEN005365 SV-63461r1_rule 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 a system group, it may be subject to access and modification from unauthorized users.
STIG Date
Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2020-02-25

Details

Check Text ( C-52163r2_chk )
Check the group ownership of the SNMP configuration file.

Procedure:
Examine the default install location /etc/snmp/snmpd.conf
or:
# find / -name snmpd.conf

# ls -lL

If the file is not group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-54067r2_fix)
Change the group ownership of the SNMP configuration file.

Procedure:
# chgrp root