The macOS system must be configured with Bluetooth turned off unless approved by the organization.

From Apple OS X 10.13 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-96197r1_rule The macOS system must be configured with Bluetooth turned off unless approved by the organization.

Vulnerability discussion

The Bluetooth kernel extension must be disabled, as wireless access introduces unnecessary security risks. Disabling Bluetooth support with a configuration profile mitigates this risk.

Check content

If Bluetooth connectivity is required to facilitate use of approved external devices, this is not applicable. To check if Bluetooth is disabled, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep DisableBluetooth If the return is null or is not "DisableBluetooth = 1", this is a finding.

Fix text

This setting is enforced using the "Bluetooth Policy" configuration profile.

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