CCE-85421-6| Platform: cpe:/o:apple:mac_os_11 | Date: (C)2022-12-26 (M)2023-07-04 |
Bluetooth sharing allows users to wirelessly transmit files between Mac OS X and Bluetooth-enabled devices, including personally owned cell phones and tablets. A malicious user might introduce viruses or malware onto the system or extract sensitive files. Disabling Bluetooth Sharing mitigates this risk.
Fix:
To disable Bluetooth Sharing, open System Preferences->Sharing and uncheck the box next to Bluetooth Sharing.
Parameter:
[yes/no]
Technical Mechanism:
To disable Bluetooth Sharing, open System Preferences- Sharing and uncheck the box next to Bluetooth Sharing.
| CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
| CCSS Score : 7.8 | Attack Vector: LOCAL |
| Exploit Score: 1.8 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
| Impact Score: 5.9 | Privileges Required: NONE |
| Severity: HIGH | User Interaction: REQUIRED |
| Vector: AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| | Confidentiality: HIGH |
| | Integrity: HIGH |
| | Availability: HIGH |
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References: | Resource Id | Reference |
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| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:71680 |
