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Bluetooth devices must not be allowed to wake the computer.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-25318 OSX00380 M6 SV-38535r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
If Bluetooth is not required, turn it off. If Bluetooth is necessary, disable allowing Bluetooth devices to awake the computer.
STIG Date
MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide 2012-01-30

Details

Check Text ( C-37748r1_chk )
Open System Preferences -> Bluetooth.
Click Advanced.
Ensure "Allow Bluetooth devices to wake this computer" is not checked.
If the option is checked, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-32992r1_fix)
Open System Preferences -> Bluetooth.
Click Advanced.
Deselect "Allow Bluetooth devices to wake this computer".