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The snmpd.conf file must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-994 | GEN005320 | SV-37696r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The snmpd.conf file contains authenticators and must be protected from unauthorized access and modification. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36892r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the mode of the SNMP daemon configuration file. Procedure: Examine the default install location /etc/snmp/snmpd.conf or: # find / -name snmpd.conf # ls -lL If the snmpd.conf file has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31997r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the SNMP daemon configuration file to 0600. Procedure: # chmod 0600 |