WN11-00-000230 - The system must notify the user when a Bluetooth device attempts to connect.

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Information

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.

NOTE: Nessus has provided the target output to assist in reviewing the benchmark to ensure target compliance.

Solution

Configure Bluetooth to notify users if devices attempt to connect.
View Bluetooth Settings.
Ensure 'Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect' is checked.

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_MS_Windows_11_V1R4_STIG.zip

Item Details

References: CAT|II, CCI|CCI-000366, Rule-ID|SV-253293r840170_rule, STIG-ID|WN11-00-000230, Vuln-ID|V-253293

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: a30ad1d1a04069a1480863a4c74ec8b48af53974fa719de3b12477c89f5e3d52