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Unused hardware devices must be disabled for Bluetooth.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-25321 OSX00390 M6 SV-38536r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
It is recommended to disable unused hardware devices listed in Network preferences. Enabled, unused devices (such as AirPort and Bluetooth) are a security risk. Hardware is listed in Network preferences only if the hardware is installed in the computer.
STIG Date
MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide 2013-04-09

Details

Check Text ( C-37749r1_chk )
Open System Preferences - > Network.
From the list of hardware devices, select Bluetooth.
Ensure the "Status" is set to "Inactive". If the service is not inactive or removed, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-32993r1_fix)
Open System Preferences - > Network.
From the list of hardware devices, select Bluetooth.
Set this service to "Inactive" by clicking the gear sign and selecting "Make Service Inactive". Remove service if required by site requirements by clicking the minus sign. (From the "Configure" pop-up menu, choose "Manually".)