SNMP opens low order port in master mode

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    • Type: New Feature
    • Resolution: Won't Do
    • Priority: Minor - P4
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    • Affects Version/s: 2.8.0-rc1
    • Component/s: Networking
    • Server Security
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      Start mongod (enterprise) with the --snmp-master flag. The net-snmp code opens a port for smux on 199. Unless mongod is launched as root (bad) or has permission to open the low port, the follwing confusing message is logged.

      [SnmpAgent] [init_smux] bind failed: Permission denied

      The message, or that we're opening another port isn't mentioned in the documentation.

            Assignee:
            [DO NOT USE] Backlog - Security Team
            Reporter:
            Gregory McKeon (Inactive)
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