Unused hardware devices must be disabled for Bluetooth.

From MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-38536r1_rule Unused hardware devices must be disabled for Bluetooth.

Vulnerability discussion

It is recommended to disable unused hardware devices listed in Network preferences. Enabled, unused devices (such as AirPort and Bluetooth) are a security risk. Hardware is listed in Network preferences only if the hardware is installed in the computer.

Check content

Open System Preferences - > Network. From the list of hardware devices, select Bluetooth. Ensure the "Status" is set to "Inactive". If the service is not inactive or removed, this is a finding.

Fix text

Open System Preferences - > Network. From the list of hardware devices, select Bluetooth. Set this service to "Inactive" by clicking the gear sign and selecting "Make Service Inactive". Remove service if required by site requirements by clicking the minus sign. (From the "Configure" pop-up menu, choose "Manually".)

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