Title

BES IT Policy rule is configured as required. IT Policy rule Media Server (Media Server policy group) must be set as required. (Cat III impact)

Discussion

The media server function on the device allows media files to be shared between BlackBerry devices without the data being encrypted. Therefore, sensitive DoD data could be exposed.

Check Content

Detailed Policy Requirements: For this check, set IT Policy rule “Media Server” (Media Server policy group) to “Disallow”. Check Procedures: This is a BES IT Policy check. Recommend all checks related to BES IT policies be reviewed using the procedure in Check WIR1400-01 (V0003545). *****Verify IT Policy rule “Media Server” (Media Server policy group) is set as required.

Fix Text

Configure the IT Policy rule Media Server as specified in the "Checks" block.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-49139r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-37377

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Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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