AOS, when configured as a WLAN bridge, must not be configured to have any feature enabled that calls home to the vendor.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-266705 | ARBA-NT-001610 | SV-266705r1040645_rule | Medium |
| 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.) |
| STIG | Date |
| HPE Aruba Networking AOS Wireless Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-10-29 |
Details
| Check Text (C-70629r1040603_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. |