The SNMP service must require the use of a FIPS 140-2 approved encryption algorithm for protecting the privacy of SNMP messages.

From Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000068

SV-63415r1_rule The SNMP service must require the use of a FIPS 140-2 approved encryption algorithm for protecting the privacy of SNMP messages.

Vulnerability discussion

The SNMP service must use AES or a FIPS 140-2 approved successor algorithm for protecting the privacy of communications.

Check content

Verify the SNMP daemon uses AES for SNMPv3 users. Procedure: Examine the default install location /etc/snmp/snmpd.conf or: # find / -name snmpd.conf # grep -v '^#' | grep -i createuser | grep -vi AES If any line is present this is a finding.

Fix text

Edit /etc/snmp/snmpd.conf and add the AES keyword for any create user statement without one. Restart the SNMP service. # service snmpd restart

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