The HP FlexFabric Switch must be configured so inactive HP FlexFabric Switch interfaces are disabled.

From HP FlexFabric Switch RTR Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-001414

SV-80455r1_rule The HP FlexFabric Switch must be configured so inactive HP FlexFabric Switch interfaces are disabled.

Vulnerability discussion

An inactive interface is rarely monitored or controlled and may expose a network to an undetected attack on that interface. unauthorized personnel with access to the communication facility could gain access to a router by connecting to a configured interface that is not in use.

Check content

Review the network topology diagram and determine which HP FlexFabric Switch interfaces should be inactive. If there are inactive HP FlexFabric Switch interfaces that are enabled, this is a finding. [HP]display current-configuration interface interface GigabitEthernet0/1 port link-mode route pim sm ip address 192.168.10.1 255.255.255.0 packet-filter 3010 inbound

Fix text

Disable inactive the HP FlexFabric Switch interface: [HP-GigabitEthernet0/1] shutdown

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