2.1.2 Bluetooth 'Discoverable' is only available when Bluetooth preference pane is open

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Information

When Bluetooth is set to discoverable mode, the Mac sends a signal indicating that it's available to pair with another Bluetooth device. When a device is 'discoverable' it broadcasts information about itself and its location. Starting with OS X 10.9 Discoverable mode is enabled only while the Bluetooth System Preference is open and turned off once closed.

Rationale:

When in the discoverable state an unauthorized user could gain access to the system by pairing it with a remote device.

Solution

Quit System Preferences

Starting with OS X (10.9) Bluetooth is only set to Discoverable when the Bluetooth System Preference is selected. To ensure that the computer is not Discoverable do not leave that preference open.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/2105

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-7, CSCv6|9.1

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: da70f79d54fff6b24c515ec5559ab49d13a3bf4e388c467b4abd3b81fbed90e2