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The macOS system must be configured with Bluetooth turned off unless approved by the organization.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-214812 | AOSX-13-000065 | SV-214812r609363_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 10.13 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-11-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-16012r397008_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 the return is null or is not "DisableBluetooth = 1", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-16010r397009_fix) |
|---|
| This setting is enforced using the "Bluetooth Policy" configuration profile. |