The SNMP service must require the use of a FIPS 140-2 approved encryption algorithm for protecting the privacy of SNMP messages.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22449 | GEN005307 | SV-45952r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| The SNMP service must use AES or a FIPS 140-2 approved successor algorithm for protecting the privacy of communications. |
| STIG | Date |
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| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-09-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43241r1_chk ) |
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| Verify the SNMP daemon uses AES for SNMPv3 users. Procedure: Examine the default install location /etc/snmp/snmpd.conf or: # find / -name snmpd.conf # grep -v '^#' If any line is present this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-39320r1_fix) |
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| Edit /etc/snmp/snmpd.conf and add the AES keyword for any create user statement without one. Restart the SNMP service. # service snmpd restart |