The snmpd.conf file must be group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-22451	GEN005365	SV-26120r1_rule	ECLP-1	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
UNIX SRG	2013-03-26

Details

Check Text ( C-29270r1_chk )
Determine the group owner of the snmpd.conf file (or equivalent). Procedure: # ls -lL If the file is not group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-26296r1_fix)
Change the group owner of the snmpd.conf file (or equivalent). Procedure: # chgrp root