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Check: GEN005305

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN005305 (in version v1 r2)

Title

The SNMP service must use only SNMPv3 or its successors. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

SNMP Versions 1 and 2 are not considered secure. Without the strong authentication and privacy that is provided by the SNMP Version 3 User-based Security Model (USM), an attacker or other unauthorized users may gain access to detailed system management information and use that information to launch attacks against the system.

Check Content

Determine if the system's SNMP service only uses SNMPv3 or its successors. Consult vendor documentation to determine if earlier versions of SNMP are supported and what configuration is necessary to enable or disable the protocols. If an earlier version of the protocol is used by the service, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Consult vendor documentation for SNMP configuration procedures. Configure the system's SNMP service to only use SNMPv3 or its successors.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-26116r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22447

Group Title: GEN005305

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-001435	The organization defines networking protocols within the information system deemed to be nonsecure.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
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