SNMP input plugin: Fixed SNMPv3 encryption and authentication #7755
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This PR fixes SNMP plugin's SNMPv3 authentication and encryption. Previously the parameters were set incorrectly, hence the requests were not using USM properly. Therefore, the requests were unencrypted and garbage values were observed as seen in #7746
This PR passes all the existing tests, however, in my opinion the SNMP-plugin would benefit from better unit tests.
I've used snmplabs' testing service: http://snmplabs.com/snmp-simulation-service.html#snmpv3-usm
Closes #7746
Using invalid auth or priv password yields an error:
Closes #3788
Telegraf now sends messages encrypted if encryption is used: