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Check: GEN005365

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN005365 (in version v1 r2)

Title

The snmpd.conf file must be group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

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.

Check Content

Determine the group owner of the snmpd.conf file (or equivalent). Procedure: # ls -lL <snmpd.conf file> If the file is not group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Change the group owner of the snmpd.conf file (or equivalent). Procedure: # chgrp root <snmpd.conf>

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-26120r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22451

Group Title: GEN005365

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
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

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

Number	Title
AC-6	Least Privilege