Check: GEN005375
HP-UX 11.23 STIG:
GEN005375
(in version v1 r8)
Title
The snmpd.conf file must not have an extended ACL. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The snmpd.conf file contains authenticators and must be protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Check Content
Check the permissions of the SNMP configuration file. # ls -lL /etc/SnmpAgent.d/snmpd.conf If the permissions include a "+" the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the optional ACL from the file. # chacl -z /etc/SnmpAgent.d/snmpd.conf
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26738r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22452
Group Title: GEN005375
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |