AOS, when configured as a WLAN bridge, must not be configured to have any feature enabled that calls home to the vendor.

Overview

Finding IDVersionRule IDIA ControlsSeverity
V-266705ARBA-NT-001610SV-266705r1040645_ruleCCI-002403medium
Description
Call-home services will routinely send data such as configuration and diagnostic information to the vendor for routine or emergency analysis and troubleshooting. There is a risk that transmission of sensitive data sent to unauthorized persons could result in data loss or downtime due to an attack. (Refer to SRG-NET-000131-RTR-000083.)
STIGDate
HPE Aruba Networking AOS Wireless Security Technical Implementation Guide2024-10-29

Details

Check Text (C-266705r1040645_chk)

Verify the AOS configuration using the web interface: 1. Navigate to Configuration >> System >> More tab. 2. Expand "Phone Home ". If "Phone Home" is enabled, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-70532r1040645_fix)

Configure AOS using the web interface: 1. Navigate to Configuration >> System >> More tab. 2. Expand "Phone Home". 3. Click the toggle button to disable "Phone Home". 4. Click Submit >> Pending Changes >> Deploy Changes.