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Check: GEN005375

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN005375 (in version v1 r2)

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

Determine if the snmpd.conf file or equivalent has an extended ACL. Procedure: # ls -lL snmpd.conf If the permissions contain a "+", this file has an extended ACL, and this is a finding.

Fix Text

Remove the extended ACL from the snmpd.conf file (or equivalent).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-26121r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22452

Group Title: GEN005375

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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