The system must notify the user when a Bluetooth device attempts to connect.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-36762 | WIN00-000230 | SV-87201r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If not configured properly, Bluetooth may allow rogue devices to communicate with a system. If a rogue device is paired with a system, there is potential for sensitive information to be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-02-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-72765r1_chk ) |
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| This is NA if the system does not have Bluetooth. Verify Bluetooth notifies users if devices attempt to connect. Search for "Bluetooth". Select "Devices and Printers". View Bluetooth Settings. If "Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect" is not checked, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-78971r1_fix) |
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| Configure Bluetooth to notify users if devices attempt to connect. View Bluetooth Settings. Ensure "Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect" is checked. |