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The OS X system must be configured with Bluetooth turned off unless approved by the organization.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-75965 | AOSX-12-000065 | SV-90653r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| The Bluetooth kernel extension must be disabled, as wireless access introduces unnecessary security risks. Disabling Bluetooth support with a configuration profile mitigates this risk. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.12 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-01-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-75649r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If Bluetooth connectivity is required to facilitate use of approved external devices, this is not applicable. To check if Bluetooth is disabled, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep DisableBluetooth If there is no result, or if "DisableBluetooth" is not set to "1", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-82603r1_fix) |
|---|
| This setting is enforced using the "Bluetooth Policy" configuration profile. |