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Storage Area Network STIG
SNMP usage and configuration.
SNMP usage and configuration.
An XCCDF Group - A logical subset of the XCCDF Benchmark
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SNMP usage and configuration.
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<GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used and it is not configured in accordance with the guidance contained in the Network Infrastructure STIG.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>There are vulnerabilities in some implementations and some configurations of SNMP. Therefore if SNMP is used the guidelines found in the Network Infrastructure STIG in selecting a version of SNMP to use and how to configure it will be followed. If Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used, the IAO/NSO will ensure it is configured in accordance with the guidance contained in the Network Infrastructure STIG.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts>Network monitoring tools that are not modified to match the configuration used for SNMP in the SAN will fail.</PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility>Information Assurance Officer</Responsibility><Responsibility>Network Security Officer</Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>