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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-994r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The snmpd.conf file contains authenticators and must be protected from unauthorized access and modification. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS 9 SPARC SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2015-10-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-817r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the mode of the SNMP daemon configuration file. Locate the SNMP daemon configuration file. Consult vendor documentation to verify the name and location of the file. Procedure: # find / -name snmpd.conf Check the mode of the SNMP daemon configuration file. Procedure: # ls -lL If the snmpd.conf file has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-1148r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the SNMP daemon configuration file to 0600. Procedure: # chmod 0600 |