Network Interfaces List Detection (SNMP)

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 1433

Synopsis

The remote host is running an SNMPv2 agent.

Description

The remote host is running an SNMPv2 agent. Using an SNMP get request, we can determine the list of network interfaces on the remote host. An attacker may use this information to gain more knowledge about the target host.

Solution

Disable SNMP service on this host if you do not use it, or filter incoming UDP packets going to this port.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 1433

Family: SNMP

Published: 8/20/2004

Updated: 12/12/2016

Nessus ID: 10551