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The Bluetooth software driver must be removed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-58267 | AOSX-09-000065 | SV-72697r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| The Bluetooth kernel extension must be removed, as wireless access introduces unnecessary security risks. Removing Bluetooth support entirely mitigates this risk. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-59091r1_chk ) |
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| To check if there are any hardware components for Bluetooth loaded in the system, run the following command: sudo kextstat | grep -i bluetooth If there is a result, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-63581r1_fix) |
|---|
| Removing the kernel extensions for Bluetooth will remove the system's ability to load Bluetooth devices, use the following commands to remove them: sudo rm -rf /System/Library/Extensions/IOBluetoothFamily.kext /System/Library/Extensions/IOBluetoothHIDDriver.kext; sudo touch /System/Library/Extensions |