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Bluetooth Sharing must be disabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-59711 AOSX-10-000965 SV-74141r1_rule Medium
Description
Bluetooth sharing allows users to wirelessly transmit files between Mac OS X and Bluetooth-enabled devices, including personally owned cell phones and tablets. A malicious user might introduce viruses or malware onto the system or extract sensitive files. Disabling Bluetooth Sharing mitigates this risk.
STIG Date
Apple OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-04-06

Details

Check Text ( C-60481r3_chk )
To check if Bluetooth Sharing is enabled, open up System Preferences->Sharing and verify that 'Bluetooth Sharing' is not checked 'ON'. If it is 'ON', this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-65121r2_fix)
To disable Bluetooth Sharing, open System Preferences->Sharing and uncheck the box next to Bluetooth Sharing.