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The snmpd.conf file must be owned by bin.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-12019 GEN005360 SV-12520r3_rule Medium
Description
The snmpd.conf file contains authenticators and must be protected from unauthorized access and modification. If the file is not owned by bin, it may be subject to access and modification from unauthorized users.
STIG Date
VMware ESX 3 Server 2016-05-13

Details

Check Text ( C-7982r2_chk )
Determine the owner of the SNMP configuration file. Consult vendor documentation to determine the location and name of the file.

Procedure:
# find / -name snmpd.conf
# ls -lL

If the snmpd.conf file is not owned by bin, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-11278r4_fix)
Change the owner of the snmpd.conf file to bin.

Procedure:
# chown bin