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Check: WN08-MO-000006

Windows 8/8.1 STIG: WN08-MO-000006 (in versions v1 r23 through v1 r16)

Title

Bluetooth must be turned off when not in use. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

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.

Check Content

Verify the organization has a policy to turn off Bluetooth when not in use and personnel are trained. If it does not, this is a finding. If the system does not have Bluetooth or it is disabled, this is not applicable.

Fix Text

Turn off Bluetooth radios when not in use. Establish an organizational policy for the use of Bluetooth to include training of personnel.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-48435r2_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-36759

Group Title: WN08-MO-000006

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000381	Configure the system to provide only organization-defined mission essential capabilities.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
CM-7	Least Functionality