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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
VMware ESX 3 Server 2016-05-13

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