NixOS must protect wireless access to the system using authentication of users and/or devices.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Allowing devices and users to connect to the system without first authenticating them allows untrusted access and can lead to a compromise or attack. Wireless technologies include, for example, microwave, packet radio (UHF/VHF), 802.11x, and Bluetooth. Wireless networks use authentication protocols (e.g., EAP/TLS, PEAP), which provide credential protection and mutual authentication. This requirement applies to operating systems that control wireless devices.
- ID
- SV-268147r1039329_rule
- Version
- ANIX-00-001260
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Configure /etc/nixos/configuration.nix to disable Bluetooth adapters by adding the following configuration settings:
hardware.bluetooth.enable = false;
Rebuild the system with the following command:
$ sudo nixos-rebuild switch