Check: KNOX-14-210270
Samsung Android OS 14 with Knox 3.x COPE STIG:
KNOX-14-210270
(in versions v1 r2 through v1 r1)
Title
Samsung Android must be configured to enforce an application installation policy by specifying one or more authorized application repositories, including DOD-approved commercial app repository, management tool server, or mobile application store. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Forcing all applications to be installed from authorized application repositories can prevent unauthorized and malicious applications from being installed and executed on mobile devices. Allowing such installations and executions could cause a compromise of DOD data accessible by these unauthorized/malicious applications. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #8a
Check Content
Review the configuration to determine if the Samsung Android devices are disabling unauthorized application repositories. This validation procedure is performed on both the management tool and the Samsung Android device. On the management tool, in the Work profile restrictions, verify "installs from unknown sources globally" is set to "Disallow". On the Samsung Android device: 1. Open Settings >> Security and privacy >> More security settings >> Install unknown apps. 2. In the "Personal" tab, verify that each app listed has the status "Disabled" under the app name or no apps are listed. 3. In the "Work" tab, verify that each app listed has the status "Disabled" under the app name or no apps are listed. If on the management tool "installs from unknown sources globally" is not set to "Disallow", or on the Samsung Android device an app is listed with a status other than "Disabled", this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the Samsung Android devices to disable unauthorized application repositories. On the management tool, in the Work profile restrictions, set "installs from unknown sources globally" to "Disallow". Note: Google Play must not be disabled. Disabling Google Play will cause system instability and critical updates will not be received.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-258688r931264_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-258688
Group Title: PP-MDF-333050
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |