Samsung Android OS 6 with KNOX 2-x STIG Version Comparison

There are 1 differences between versions v1 r2 (Jan. 27, 2017) (the "left" version) and v1 r3 (April 26, 2019) (the "right" version).

Check KNOX-30-999999 was added to the benchmark in the "right" version.

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Title

Only authorized versions of the Samsung Android OS must be used.

Check Content

Interview ISSO and mobile device system administrator. Verify the site is not using Samsung Android OS 6. If the site is using the Samsung Android OS 6, this is a finding.

Discussion

The Samsung Android OS 6 is no longer supported by Samsung and therefore, may contain security vulnerabilities. The Samsung Android OS 6 is not authorized within the DoD.

Fix

Remove all versions of Samsung Android OS 6. CCI: CCI-000366