Bluetooth must be turned off unless approved by the organization.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>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.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-220734r569187_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Turn off Bluetooth radios not organizationally approved. Establish an organizational policy for the use of Bluetooth.