IAVA 2002-A-SNMP-0003

[James Glass_1]

We are not running Openview but we do have the snmp daemon running. Do we need to apply the patch as suggested in IAVA 2002-A-SNMP-0003?

[Steven Gloer]

You need to install the following patch:

PHSS_26138 s700_800 11.x OV EMANATE 14.2 Agent Consolidated Patch

Although PHSS_26138 is labeled for OpenView Emanate, it replaces snmpdm, and according to ITRC, this means it secures systems regardless of where OpenView products are involved.

[T. M. Louah]

The following URL clarifies SNMP issues that
are answered in an FAQs manner http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/snmp_faq.html . If you are not using OpenView
environment including NNM (Network Node Mgr), EMS High Availability Monitors or Service Guard Mgr, disabling
SNMP wouldn`t harm system functionality.
the suggestions on this site http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/IAFY-53NHGD, should be able to help you
completing the resolution.

G`d luck