Title

The BlackBerry Device Service server must have the administrative functionality to centrally manage the following security policy rule on managed mobile devices: Enable or disable the transfer of any file-based data via Bluetooth. (Cat I impact)

Discussion

Security related parameters are those parameters impacting the security state of the system and include parameters related to the implementation of other IA controls. If these controls are not implemented, the system may be vulnerable to a variety of attacks. The use of an MDM allows an organization to assign values to security related parameters across all the devices it manages. This provides assurance that the required mobile OS security controls are being enforced, and that the device user or an adversary has not modified or disabled the controls. It also greatly increases efficiency and manageability of devices in a large scale environment relative to an environment in which each device must be configured separately.

Check Content

Review the BlackBerry Device Service server configuration to determine whether there is administrative functionality to enable or disable the transfer of any file-based data via Bluetooth. If this function is not present, this is a finding. The "Transfer Work Contacts Using Bluetooth PBAP or HFP" rule on the BlackBerry Device Service server specifies whether a BlackBerry device can send work contacts to another Bluetooth enabled device using the Bluetooth PBAP or HFP. If this rule is set to disallow, users cannot transfer work contacts using Bluetooth PBAP or HFP. Setting this rule to disallow also prevents users from transferring work messages using the Bluetooth MAP. The "Transfer Work Files Using Bluetooth OPP" rule on the BlackBerry Device Service server specifies whether a BlackBerry device can send work files and objects such as contacts to another Bluetooth-enabled or NFC-enabled device using the Bluetooth OPP. IT policy rules can be specified per group or per user. To add an IT policy to a group: 1. In the BlackBerry Administration Service, on the BlackBerry solution management menu, expand Group. 2. Click Manage groups. 3. Click the name of the group. 4. Click Edit group. 5. Click the Policies tab. 6. In the IT policy list, select the IT policy. 7. Click Save all. To add an IT policy to a user account: 1. In the BlackBerry Administration Service, on the BlackBerry solution management menu, expand User. 2. Click Manage users. 3. Search for a user account. 4. In the search results, select the check box for the user account. 5. In the Add to user configuration list, click Set IT policy. 6. In the IT policy drop-down list, select the IT policy. 7. Click Save. For more details and information, please see the "Setting up device controls" section of the BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 BlackBerry Device Service, Version: 6.2 Administration Guide.

Fix Text

Configure the centrally managed BlackBerry Device Service server security policy rule to enable or disable the transfer of any file-based data via Bluetooth.

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Vulnerability ID: BBDS-00-000156

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Expert Comments

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