Check: OSX8-00-00080
Apple OSX 10.8 STIG:
OSX8-00-00080
(in version v1 r2)
Title
Bluetooth support software must be disabled. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Bluetooth support software must be disabled.
Check Content
To check if there are any hardware components for Bluetooth loaded in the system, run the following command: sudo kextstat | grep -i bluetooth If there is a result, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Removing the kernel extensions for Bluetooth will remove the system's ability to load Bluetooth devices, use the following commands to remove them: sudo rm -Rf /System/Library/Extensions/IOBluetoothFamily.kext; sudo rm -Rf /System/Library/Extensions/IOBluetoothHIDDDriver.kext; sudo touch /System/Library/Extensions
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-66061r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-51847
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000086 |
The organization enforces requirements for the connection of mobile devices to organizational information systems. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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No controls are assigned to this check |