ESXi : config-snmp - 'snmp.receiver.X.enabled'

Information

If SNMP is not being used, it should remain disabled. If it is being used, the proper trap destination should be configured. If SNMP is not properly configured, monitoring information can be sent to a malicious host that can then use this information to plan an attack. Note: ESXi 5.1 supports SNMPv3 which provides stronger security than SNMPv1 or SNMPv2, including key authentication and encryption.

See Also

https://www.vmware.com/files/xls/hardeningguide-vsphere5-5-ga-released.xlsx

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-7, CSCv6|3.1

Plugin: VMware

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