Bluetooth must be turned off unless approved by the organization.

Overview

Finding IDVersionRule IDIA ControlsSeverity
V-253291WN11-00-000210SV-253291r958478_ruleCCI-000381medium
Description
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.
STIGDate
Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide2025-05-15

Related Frameworks

3 paths across 3 frameworks
NIST 800-531 mapping
CM-7
1.00
  • DISA · 2 · disa_xccdf · related
  • DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
NIST 800-1711 mapping
3.4.6
1.00
  • DISA · 2 · disa_xccdf · related
  • DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
  • NIST · Rev 2 (Feb 2020, errata Jan 2021) · nist_800_171_app_d · equivalent
CCI1 mapping
CCI-000381
1.00
  • DISA · 2 · disa_xccdf · related

Details

Check Text (C-253291r958478_chk)

This is NA if the system does not have Bluetooth. Verify the Bluetooth radio is turned off unless approved by the organization. If it is not, this is a finding. Approval must be documented with the ISSO.

Fix Text (F-56694r828956_fix)

Turn off Bluetooth radios not organizationally approved. Establish an organizational policy for the use of Bluetooth.