Check: KNOX-09-000445
Samsung Android OS 9 with Knox 3.x COPE Use Case KPE(Legacy) Deployment STIG:
KNOX-09-000445
(in versions v1 r5 through v1 r1)
Title
Samsung Android Workspace must be configured to not allow more than 10 consecutive failed authentication attempts. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
The more attempts an adversary has to guess a password, the more likely the adversary will enter the correct password and gain access to resources on the device. Setting a limit on the number of attempts mitigates this risk. Setting the limit at 10 or less gives authorized users the ability to make a few mistakes when entering the password but still provides adequate protection against dictionary or brute force attacks on the password. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #2c, FIA_AFL_EXT.1.5
Check Content
Review the Samsung Android Workspace configuration settings to confirm that the maximum number of consecutive failed Workspace authentication attempts is set to "10" or fewer. This procedure is performed on the MDM Administration console only. On the MDM console, for the Workspace, in the "Knox password constraints" group, verify that "max password failures for local wipe" is "10" or fewer. If on the MDM console "max password failures for local wipe" is more than "10", this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure Samsung Android Workspace to allow only 10 consecutive failed authentication attempts before Workspace wipe. On the MDM console, for the Workspace, in the "Knox password constraints" group, set "max password failures for local wipe" to "10".
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-217810r378517_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-217810
Group Title: PP-MDF-301050
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000044 |
The information system enforces the organization-defined limit of consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user during the organization-defined time period. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AC-7 |
Unsuccessful Logon Attempts |