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Check: GEN005307

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN005307 (in version v1 r2)

Title

The SNMP service must require the use of a FIPS 140-2 approved encryption algorithm for protecting the privacy of SNMP messages. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

The SNMP service must use AES or a FIPS 140-2 approved successor algorithm for protecting the privacy of communications.

Check Content

Determine if the SNMP service uses a FIPS 140-2 approved encryption algorithm for protecting the privacy of SNMP messages. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the SNMP service to use a FIPS 140-2 approved encryption algorithm for protecting the privacy of SNMP messages.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-26118r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22449

Group Title: GEN005307

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.
Number Definition
CCI-000068

The information system implements cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality of remote access sessions.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
Number Title
AC-17 (2)

Protection Of Confidentiality / Integrity Using Encryption