Bluetooth Sharing must be disabled.

From Apple OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of SRG-OS-000480

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-72841r1_rule Bluetooth Sharing must be disabled.

Vulnerability discussion

Bluetooth sharing allows users to wirelessly transmit files between Mac OS X and Bluetooth-enabled devices, including personally owned cell phones and tablets. A malicious user might introduce viruses or malware onto the system or extract sensitive files. Disabling Bluetooth Sharing mitigates this risk.

Check content

To check if Bluetooth Sharing is enabled, Open up System Preferences->Sharing and verify that 'Bluetooth Sharing' is not checked 'ON'. If it is 'ON', this is a finding.

Fix text

To disable Bluetooth Sharing, open System Preferences->Sharing and uncheck the box next to Bluetooth Sharing.

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