4.1.2.16 snmpmibd

Information

This entry starts the snmpmibd daemon on system startup. This is a dpi2 sub-agent that may be required if the server runs SNMP.

Rationale:

The snmpmibd daemon is a dpi2 sub-agent which manages a number of MIB variables. If snmpd is not required, it is recommended that it is disabled.

The specific MIB variables which are managed by snmpmibd are defined by numerous RFCs. Further details relating to these MIBS can be found in the URL below:

https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/aix/7.1?topic=s-snmpmibd-daemon

Solution

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

chrctcp -d snmpmibd
stopsrc -s snmpmibd

On AIX 7.2 and later remove the software:

installp -u bos.net.tcp.snmpd

Default Value:

Enabled

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

Control ID: 2c03b57d5f64abba4e24bc74ea3faeb233d7a3b24e93459fe494c37e9b576d82