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The snmpd.conf file must be group-owned by root, sys, or bin.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227882 | GEN005365 | SV-227882r603266_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 |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-12-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-30044r490042_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the group ownership of the SNMP configuration files. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/sma/snmp/snmpd.conf /var/sma_snmp/snmpd.conf /etc/snmp/conf/snmpd.conf /usr/sfw/lib/sma_snmp/snmpd.conf If the files are not group-owned by root, sys, or bin, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-30032r490043_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group ownership of the SNMP configuration file. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/sma/snmp/snmpd.conf /var/sma_snmp/snmpd.conf /etc/snmp/conf/snmpd.conf /usr/sfw/lib/sma_snmp/snmpd.conf |