Bluetooth must be turned off when not in use.

STIG ID: WN11-00-000220 |  SRG: SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049 |  Severity: medium |  CCI:  | Vulnerability Id: V-253292

Vulnerability 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

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

Fix

This is NA if the system does not have Bluetooth.

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.