Check: GEN005320
Title
The snmpd.conf file must have mode 0600 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The snmpd.conf file contains authenticators and must be protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Check Content
Check the mode of the SNMP daemon configuration files. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/snmpd.auth /etc/snmpd.data /etc/snmpd.trap.conf /etc/snmpd.remote.conf /etc/snmpd.start If any of the snmpd.conf files have a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of the SNMP daemon configuration file to 0600.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID:
Vulnerability ID: V-994
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000225 |
The organization employs the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (and processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AC-6 |
Least Privilege |