HPE Virtual Connect Solutions v4 — Question 82

Why is SNMPv2c considered to be insecure?

Answer options

• A. SNMPv2c only allows the signing of the message payload.
• B. SNMPv2c agents only encrypt WRITE messages.
• C. SNMPv2c agents only accept GET requests which match their read-only community string.
• D. SNMPv2c community strings are transmitted in clear text.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because SNMPv2c transmits community strings without encryption, making them vulnerable to interception. Options A, B, and C do not address the core security issue of unencrypted data transmission, making them incorrect.