4.1.2.2 aixmibd

Information

This entry starts the aixmibd daemon on system startup. This is a dpi2 sub-agent that may be required if the server runs SNMP.

Rationale:

The aixmibd daemon is a dpi2 sub-agent which manages a number of MIB variables. The recommendation is to disable aixmibd Unless snmpd is required.

Solution

On AIX 7.1 and earlier comment out the aixmibd entry in /etc/rc.tcpip and ensure service is stopped:

chrctcp -d aixmibd
stopsrc -s aixmibd

On AIX 7.2 and later remove the software:

installp -u bos.net.tcp.snmpd

Default Value:

Uncommented

Additional Information:

The aixmibd collects data from an AIX specific MIB. Further details relating to this MIB can be found in the URL below:

https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/aix/7.1?topic=aixmibd-daemon

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/7851

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-6, 800-53|CM-7, CSCv7|9.2

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 8bce961291896735ddb82b77a4545b1c84b43629b878e54bdd3acd53a804ac21