SNMP Agent on Remote Host

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 1426

Synopsis

The remote host is running client software which may be considered questionable.

Description

The remote host is running an SNMPv1 agent. Having such an agent open to outside access may be used to compromise sensitive information. Certain SNMP agents may be vulnerable to root compromise attacks.

Solution

Disable insecure protocols or apps

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 1426

Family: SNMP

Published: 8/20/2004

Updated: 6/1/2015