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The system must notify the user when a Bluetooth device attempts to connect.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-36762 WN08-MO-000007 SV-48439r1_rule ECWN-1 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 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-01-07

Details

Check Text ( C-45104r1_chk )
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.

If the system does not have Bluetooth, this is not applicable.
Fix Text (F-41566r1_fix)
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.