Check: KNOX-09-000430
Samsung OS 9 with Knox 3.x COBO Use Case KPE(AE) Deployment STIG:
KNOX-09-000430
(in versions v1 r4 through v1 r1)
Title
Samsung Android 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 device configuration settings to confirm that the maximum number of consecutive failed authentication attempts is set to "10" or fewer. This procedure is performed on the MDM Administration console only. On the MDM console, for the device, in the "Android lock screen restrictions" group, verify that the "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 to allow only 10 consecutive failed authentication attempts before device wipe. On the MDM console, for the device, in the "Android lock screen restrictions" group, set the "max password failures for local wipe" to "10".
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-217672r378517_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-217672
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 |