SNMP Agent on Remote Host

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 1427

Synopsis

The remote host is running an SNMPv2 agent.

Description

The remote host is running an SNMPv2 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

N/A

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 1427

Family: SNMP

Published: 8/20/2004

Updated: 12/12/2016