Bluetooth devices must not be allowed to wake the computer.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-59709 | AOSX-10-000955 | SV-74139r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Bluetooth devices must not be allowed to wake the computer. If Bluetooth is not required, turn it off. If Bluetooth is necessary, disable allowing Bluetooth devices to wake the computer. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-04-06 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-60479r1_chk ) |
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| To check if this setting is disabled run the following command as the primary user: defaults -currentHost read com.apple.Bluetooth RemoteWakeEnabled If the return value is '1', this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-65119r3_fix) |
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| This control needs to be manually changed on the computer by opening System Preferences >> Bluetooth, Click Advanced, and make sure the 'Allow Bluetooth devices to wake this computer' is not checked. |