| name | T1602.001_snmp-mib-dump |
| description | Adversaries may target the Management Information Base (MIB) to collect and/or mine valuable information in a network managed using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). |
| category | information-gathering |
| version | 18.1 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["mitre-attack","enterprise","t1602.001","collection","network-devices","sub-technique"] |
| technique_id | T1602.001 |
| tactic | collection |
| all_tactics | ["collection"] |
| platforms | ["Network Devices"] |
| mitre_url | https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1602/001 |
| tech_stack | ["network devices"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-200"] |
| chains_with | ["T1602","T1602.002"] |
| prerequisites | ["T1602"] |
| severity_boost | {"T1602":"Chain with T1602 for deeper attack path","T1602.002":"Chain with T1602.002 for deeper attack path"} |
T1602.001 SNMP (MIB Dump)
Sub-technique of: T1602
High-Level Description
Adversaries may target the Management Information Base (MIB) to collect and/or mine valuable information in a network managed using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
The MIB is a configuration repository that stores variable information accessible via SNMP in the form of object identifiers (OID). Each OID identifies a variable that can be read or set and permits active management tasks, such as configuration changes, through remote modification of these variables. SNMP can give administrators great insight in their systems, such as, system information, description of hardware, physical location, and software packages. The MIB may also contain device operational information, including running configuration, routing table, and interface details.
Adversaries may use SNMP queries to collect MIB content directly from SNMP-managed devices in order to collect network information that allows the adversary to build network maps and facilitate future targeted exploitation.
Kill Chain Phase
Platforms: Network Devices
What to Check
How to Test
Manual Testing
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Identify Attack Surface: Determine if the target environment is susceptible to SNMP (MIB Dump) by examining the target platforms (Network Devices).
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Assess Existing Defenses: Review whether mitigations for T1602.001 are in place. If defenses are absent or misconfigured, this technique may be exploitable.
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Execute Test: Use tools and methods described in the MITRE ATT&CK page and external references below.
Note: No Atomic Red Team tests available for this technique. See Atomic Red Team GitHub for updates.
Remediation Guide
M1054 Software Configuration
Allowlist MIB objects and implement SNMP views.