4.1.2.15 snmpd

Information

This entry starts the snmpd daemon on system startup. This allows remote monitoring of network and server configuration.

Rationale:

The snmpd daemon is used by many 3rd party applications to monitor the health of the system. If snmpd is not required, it is recommended that it is disabled.

Solution

On AIX 7.1 and earlier comment out the snmpd entry in /etc/rc.tcpip and ensure service is stopped:

chrctcp -d snmpd
stopsrc -s snmpd

On AIX 7.2 and later remove the software:

installp -u bos.net.tcp.snmpd

Default Value:

Uncommented

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/13069

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-6, 800-53|CM-7, CSCv7|9.2

Plugin: Unix

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