Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-36762 | WN08-MO-000007 | SV-48439r1_rule | ECWN-1 | Medium |
Description |
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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 |
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Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Check Text ( C-45104r1_chk ) |
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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) |
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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. |