The snmpd.conf file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22452 | GEN005375 | SV-37706r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| 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 | 2017-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36900r1_chk ) |
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| Check the permissions of the SNMP configuration file. Procedure: Examine the default install location /etc/snmp/snmpd.conf or: # find / -name snmpd.conf # ls -lL If the permissions include a '+', the file has an extended ACL. If the file has an extended ACL and it has not been documented with the IAO, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32047r1_fix) |
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| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # setfacl --remove-all |