Check: KNOX-09-000305
Samsung Android OS 9 with Knox 3.x COPE Use Case KPE(Legacy) Deployment STIG:
KNOX-09-000305
(in versions v1 r5 through v1 r1)
Title
Samsung Android Workspace must be configured to not display the following notifications when the device is locked: - all notifications. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Many mobile devices display notifications on the lock screen so that users can obtain relevant information in a timely manner without having to frequently unlock the phone to determine if there are new notifications. However, in many cases, these notifications can contain sensitive information. When they are available on the lock screen, an adversary can see them merely by being in close physical proximity to the device. Configuring the mobile operating system to redact the contents of the notifications when the device is locked mitigates this risk. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #19
Check Content
Review the Samsung Android Workspace configuration settings to confirm that the content of Workspace notifications is redacted when the device is locked. This procedure is performed on both the MDM console and the Samsung Android device. On the MDM console, for the Workspace, in the "Knox RCP" group, verify that "allow show detailed notifications" is not selected. On the Samsung Android device, do the following: 1. Open Settings. 2. Tap "Workspace". 3. Tap "Notification and data". 4. Verify that "Show notification content" is disabled. If on the MDM console "allow show detailed notifications" is selected, or on the Samsung Android device "Show notification content" is not disabled, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure Samsung Android Workspace to redact the content of Workspace notifications when the device is locked. On the MDM console, for the Workspace, in the "Knox RCP" group, unselect "allow show detailed notifications".
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-217802r617474_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-217802
Group Title: PP-MDF-301120
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000051 |
The organization approves the information system use notification message before its use. |
CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |