Samsung Android OS 7 with Knox 2.x Security Technical Implementation Guide
This Security Technical Implementation Guide is published as a tool to improve the security of Department of Defense (DoD) information systems. The requirements are derived from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 and related documents. Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via email to the following address: [email protected]
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Version / Release: V1R6
Published: 2019-10-01
Updated At: 2019-11-11 10:48:51
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| Vuln | Rule | Version | CCI | Severity | Title | Description | Status | Finding Details | Comments |
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| SV-91211r1_rule | KNOX-07-000100 | CCI-000205 | LOW | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to enforce a minimum password length of six characters. | Password strength is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting guessing and brute force attacks. The ability to crack a password is a function of how many attempts an adversary is permitted, how quickly an adversary can do each attempt, an | ||||
| SV-91213r1_rule | KNOX-07-000200 | CCI-000366 | LOW | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to not allow passwords that include more than two repeating or sequential characters. | Password strength is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting guessing and brute force attacks. Passwords that contain repeating or sequential characters are significantly easier to guess than those that do not contain repeating or sequen | ||||
| SV-91215r1_rule | KNOX-07-000500 | CCI-000057 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to lock the display after 15 minutes (or less) of inactivity. | The screen lock timeout must be set to a value that helps protect the device from unauthorized access. Having a too-long timeout would increase the window of opportunity for adversaries who gain physical access to the mobile device through loss, theft, et | ||||
| SV-91217r1_rule | KNOX-07-000600 | CCI-000044 | LOW | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to not allow more than 10 consecutive failed authentication attempts. | 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 l | ||||
| SV-91219r1_rule | KNOX-07-001100 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to enforce an application installation policy by specifying one or more authorized application repositories, including [selection: DoD-approved commercial app repository, MDM server, mobile application store]. Disable Google Play. | 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 | ||||
| SV-91221r1_rule | KNOX-07-001200 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to enforce an application installation policy by specifying one or more authorized application repositories, including [selection: DoD-approved commercial app repository, MDM server, mobile application store]. Disable unknown sources. | 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 | ||||
| SV-91223r1_rule | KNOX-07-001400 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to enforce an application installation policy by specifying an application whitelist that restricts applications by either of the following characteristics: list of digital signatures, list of package names. | The application whitelist, in addition to controlling the installation of applications on the MD, must control user access/execution of all core and preinstalled applications or the MD must provide an alternate method of restricting user access/execution | ||||
| SV-91225r1_rule | KNOX-07-001600 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox whitelist must be configured to not include applications with the following characteristics: - Back up MD data to non-DoD cloud servers (including user and application access to cloud backup services). | Requiring all authorized applications to be in an application whitelist prevents the execution of any applications (e.g., unauthorized, malicious) that are not part of the whitelist. Failure to configure an application whitelist properly could allow unaut | ||||
| SV-91227r1_rule | KNOX-07-001700 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox whitelist must be configured to not include applications with the following characteristics: - Transmit MD diagnostic data to non-DoD servers. | Requiring all authorized applications to be in an application whitelist prevents the execution of any applications (e.g., unauthorized, malicious) that are not part of the whitelist. Failure to configure an application whitelist properly could allow unaut | ||||
| SV-91229r1_rule | KNOX-07-001800 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox whitelist must be configured to not include applications with the following characteristics: - Voice assistant application if available when MD is locked. | Requiring all authorized applications to be in an application whitelist prevents the execution of any applications (e.g., unauthorized, malicious) that are not part of the whitelist. Failure to configure an application whitelist properly could allow unaut | ||||
| SV-91231r1_rule | KNOX-07-001900 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox whitelist must be configured to not include applications with the following characteristics: - Voice dialing application if available when MD is locked. | Requiring all authorized applications to be in an application whitelist prevents the execution of any applications (e.g., unauthorized, malicious) that are not part of the whitelist. Failure to configure an application whitelist properly could allow unaut | ||||
| SV-91233r1_rule | KNOX-07-002000 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox whitelist must be configured to not include applications with the following characteristics: - Allows synchronization of data or applications between devices associated with user. | Requiring all authorized applications to be in an application whitelist prevents the execution of any applications (e.g., unauthorized, malicious) that are not part of the whitelist. Failure to configure an application whitelist properly could allow unaut | ||||
| SV-91235r1_rule | KNOX-07-002200 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox whitelist must be configured to not include applications with the following characteristics: - Allows unencrypted (or encrypted but not FIPS 140-2 validated) data sharing with other MDs or printers. | Requiring all authorized applications to be in an application whitelist prevents the execution of any applications (e.g., unauthorized, malicious) that are not part of the whitelist. Failure to configure an application whitelist properly could allow unaut | ||||
| SV-91237r1_rule | KNOX-07-002400 | CCI-000366 | LOW | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to disable all Bluetooth profiles except for HSP (Headset Profile), HFP (HandsFree Profile), and SPP (Serial Port Profile). | Some Bluetooth profiles provide the capability for remote transfer of sensitive DoD data without encryption or otherwise do not meet DoD IT security policies and therefore should be disabled. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #18h | ||||
| SV-91239r1_rule | KNOX-07-002600 | CCI-001199 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to not display the following notifications when the device is locked: All notifications. | 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 notifica | ||||
| SV-91241r1_rule | KNOX-07-003000 | CCI-001199 | HIGH | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to enable encryption for information at rest on removable storage media or alternately, the use of removable storage media must be disabled. | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must ensure the data being written to the mobile device's removable media is protected from unauthorized access. If data at rest is unencrypted, it is vulnerable to disclosure. Even if the operating system enforces permissi | ||||
| SV-91243r1_rule | KNOX-07-003300 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to disable authentication mechanisms providing user access to protected data other than a Password Authentication Factor and fingerprint authentication. Disable Trust Agents. | Trust Agents allows a user to unlock a mobile device without entering a passcode when the mobile device is, for example, connected to a user selected Bluetooth device or in a user selected location. This technology would allow unauthorized users to have a | ||||
| SV-91245r1_rule | KNOX-07-003700 | CCI-000381 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to disable developer modes. | Developer modes expose features of the Samsung Android 7 with Knox that are not available during standard operation. An adversary may leverage a vulnerability inherent in a developer mode to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of D | ||||
| SV-91247r1_rule | KNOX-07-004300 | CCI-000048 | LOW | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to display the DoD advisory warning message at start-up or each time the user unlocks the device. | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox is required to display the DoD-approved system use notification message or banner before granting access to the system that provides privacy and security notices consistent with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, di | ||||
| SV-91249r1_rule | KNOX-07-004500 | CCI-000381 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to disable USB mass storage mode. | USB mass storage mode enables the transfer of data and software from one device to another. This software can include malware. When USB mass storage is enabled on a mobile device, it becomes a potential vector for malware and unauthorized data exfiltratio | ||||
| SV-91251r1_rule | KNOX-07-004700 | CCI-000097 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to not allow backup of [all applications, configuration data] to locally connected systems. | Data on mobile devices is protected by numerous mechanisms, including user authentication, access control, and cryptography. When the data is backed up to an external system (either locally connected or cloud-based), many if not all of these mechanisms ar | ||||
| SV-91253r1_rule | KNOX-07-004900 | CCI-002338 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to not allow backup of [all applications, configuration data] to remote systems: Deselect Allow Google Backup. | Backups to remote systems (including cloud backup) can leave data vulnerable to breach on the external systems, which often offer less protection than the Samsung Android 7 with Knox. Where the remote backup involves a cloud-based solution, the backup cap | ||||
| SV-91255r1_rule | KNOX-07-004950 | CCI-002338 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to not allow backup of [all applications, configuration data] to remote systems: Disable Allow Google Accounts Auto Sync. | Backups to remote systems (including cloud backup) can leave data vulnerable to breach on the external systems, which often offer less protection than the Samsung Android 7 with Knox. Where the remote backup involves a cloud-based solution, the backup cap | ||||
| SV-91257r1_rule | KNOX-07-005100 | CCI-002314 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to enable authentication of personal hotspot connections to the device using a preshared key. | If there is no authentication required to establish personal hotspot connections, an adversary may be able to use that device to perform attacks on other devices or networks without detection. A sophisticated adversary may also be able to exploit unknown | ||||
| SV-91259r1_rule | KNOX-07-005500 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to disable exceptions to the access control policy that prevents groups of application processes from accessing all data stored by other groups of application processes. | App data sharing gives apps the ability to access the data of other apps for enhanced user functionality. However, sharing also poses a significant risk that unauthorized users or apps will obtain access to DoD-sensitive information. To mitigate this risk | ||||
| SV-91261r1_rule | KNOX-07-005700 | CCI-000381 | LOW | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to disable automatic transfer of diagnostic data to an external device other than an MDM service with which the device has enrolled. Disable Google Crash Report. | Many software systems automatically send diagnostic data to the manufacturer or a third-party. This data enables the developers to understand real-world field behavior and improve the product based on that information. Unfortunately, it can also reveal in | ||||
| SV-91263r1_rule | KNOX-07-005900 | CCI-000381 | LOW | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to disable automatic transfer of diagnostic data to an external device other than an MDM service with which the device has enrolled. Disable Report Diagnostic Info. | Many software systems automatically send diagnostic data to the manufacturer or a third-party. This data enables the developers to understand real-world field behavior and improve the product based on that information. Unfortunately, it can also reveal in | ||||
| SV-91265r1_rule | KNOX-07-006100 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to disable multi-user modes. | Multi-user mode allows multiple users to share a mobile device by providing a degree of separation between user data. To date, no mobile device with multi-user mode features meets DoD requirements for access control, data separation, and non-repudiation f | ||||
| SV-91267r2_rule | KNOX-07-012100 | CCI-000366 | HIGH | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Enable CC mode. | CC mode implements several security controls required by the Mobile Device Functional Protection Profile (MDFPP). If CC mode is not implemented, DoD data is more at risk of being compromised, and the mobile device is more at risk of being compromised if l | ||||
| SV-91269r1_rule | KNOX-07-012300 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Install DoD root and intermediate PKI certificates on the device. | DoD root and intermediate PKI certificates are used to verify the authenticity of PKI certificates of users and web services. If the root and intermediate certificates are not available, an adversary could falsely sign a certificate in such a way that it | ||||
| SV-91271r1_rule | KNOX-07-012400 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Disable Allow New Admin Install. | An application with administrator permissions (e.g., MDM agent) is allowed to configure policies on the device. If a user is allowed to install another MDM agent on the device, then this will allow another MDM administrator (assuming it has the proper Kno | ||||
| SV-91273r1_rule | KNOX-07-012500 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Configure application install blacklist. | Blacklisting all applications is required so that only whitelisted applications can be installed on the device. Requiring all authorized applications to be in an application whitelist prevents the execution of any applications (e.g., unauthorized, malicio | ||||
| SV-91277r1_rule | KNOX-07-012600 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Disable USB host storage. | The USB host storage feature allows the device to connect to select USB devices (e.g., USB flash drives, USB mouse, USB keyboard) using a micro USB to USB adapter cable. A user can copy sensitive DoD information to external USB storage unencrypted, result | ||||
| SV-91279r1_rule | KNOX-07-012700 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Disable S Voice. | On Samsung Android 7 with Knox devices, users may be able to access the device's contact database or calendar to obtain phone numbers and other information using a human voice even when the mobile device is locked. Often this information is personally ide | ||||
| SV-91281r1_rule | KNOX-07-012800 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to implement the management setting: Enable Container. | The container must be enabled by the administrator/MDM or the container's protections will not apply to the mobile device. This will cause the mobile device's apps and data to be at significantly higher risk of compromise because they are not protected by | ||||
| SV-91283r1_rule | KNOX-07-012900 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Disable Admin Remove. | DoD policy requires DoD mobile devices to be managed via a mobile device management service. If Admin Remove is not disabled the mobile device user can remove the administrator (MDM) from the device. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47 | ||||
| SV-91285r1_rule | KNOX-07-013000 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Enable Certificate Revocation Status (CRL) Check. | A CRL allows a certificate issuer to revoke a certificate for any reason, including improperly issued certificates and compromise of the private keys. Checking the revocation status of the certificate mitigates the risk associated with using a compromised | ||||
| SV-91287r1_rule | KNOX-07-013100 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Disable Manual Date Time Changes. | Determining the correct time a particular application event occurred on a system is critical when conducting forensic analysis and investigating system events. Periodically synchronizing internal clocks with an authoritative time source is needed in ord | ||||
| SV-91289r1_rule | KNOX-07-013900 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Disable Move Files from Container to Personal. | Allowing movement of files between the container and personal side will result in both personal data and sensitive DoD data being placed in the same space. This can potentially result in DoD data being transmitted to unauthorized recipients via personal e | ||||
| SV-91291r1_rule | KNOX-07-014300 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Container Account whitelist. | Whitelisting of authorized email accounts (POP3, IMAP, EAS) prevents a user from configuring a personal email account that could be used to forward sensitive DoD data to unauthorized recipients. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47 | ||||
| SV-91293r1_rule | KNOX-07-017000 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung DeX Station multimedia dock must not be connected directly to a DoD network. | If the Samsung DeX Station multimedia dock is connected to a DoD network, the Samsung smartphone connected to the DeX Station will be connected to the DoD network as well. The Samsung smartphone most likely has a number of personal apps installed that may | ||||
| SV-91295r1_rule | KNOX-07-017100 | CCI-000068 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox VPN client must be configured in one of the following configurations: 1. Disabled 2. Configured for container use only. 3. Configured for per app use for the personal side. | The device VPN must be configured to disable access from the personal space/container since it is considered an untrusted environment. Therefore, apps located in the personal container on the device should not have the ability to access a DoD network. In | ||||
| SV-91297r1_rule | KNOX-07-017110 | CCI-000068 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox VPN client must be configured in one of the following configurations: 1. Disabled 2. Configured for container use only 3. Configured for per app use for the personal side | The device VPN must be configured to disable access from the personal space/container since it is considered an untrusted environment. Therefore, apps located in the personal container on the device should not have the ability to access a DoD network. In | ||||
| SV-91299r1_rule | KNOX-07-017120 | CCI-000068 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox VPN client must be configured in one of the following configurations: 1. Disabled 2. Configured for container use only. 3. Configured for per app use for the personal side. | The device VPN must be configured to disable access from the personal space/container since it is considered an untrusted environment. Therefore, apps located in the personal container on the device should not have the ability to access a DoD network. In | ||||
| SV-91301r1_rule | KNOX-07-017130 | CCI-000068 | MEDIUM | If a third-party VPN client is installed in the personal space/container, it must not be configured with a DoD network (work) VPN profile. | The device VPN must be configured to disable access from the personal space/container since it is considered an untrusted environment. Therefore, apps located in the personal container on the device should not have the ability to access a DoD network. In | ||||
| SV-91303r1_rule | KNOX-07-017200 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to disable Phone Visibility. | Phone Visibility feature allows other devices to find your phone (Galaxy S8) and transfer files. Your phone will appear in the list of available devices when files are transferred via Transfer files to devices. This feature can potentially result in unau | ||||
| SV-91305r1_rule | KNOX-07-017400 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to disable authentication mechanisms providing user access to protected data other than a Password Authentication Factor. Disable Face Recognition. | The Face Recognition feature allows users face to be registered and used to unlock the device. This technology would allow unauthorized users to have access to DoD sensitive data if compromised. By not permitting the use of non-password authentication mec | ||||
| SV-91309r1_rule | KNOX-07-017800 | CCI-000366 | LOW | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to Disable Bixby. | On MOS devices, unauthorized users (may be able to) access the device's contact database or calendar to obtain phone numbers and other information using a human voice even when the mobile device is locked. Often this information is personally identifiable | ||||
| SV-91311r1_rule | KNOX-07-018000 | CCI-000366 | LOW | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to Disable Smart Call. | Smart Call feature provides Caller ID and spam protection. It lets the user know who is calling even when the number is not on the user's contact list by using an online service to do the lookup. Users can also upload their name and number into the online | ||||
| SV-91313r1_rule | KNOX-07-018200 | CCI-000366 | LOW | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to Add the MDM Client application to the Battery optimizations modes Whitelist. | Doze and App Standby are power-saving features that extend battery life by deferring background CPU and network activity. If the MDM Client is put into Doze or App Standby mode, the MDM Administrator may not be able to administer the MDM. SFR ID: FMT_SM | ||||
| SV-91315r1_rule | KNOX-07-018400 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Configure application disable list. | Applications from various sources (including the vendor, the carrier, and Google) are installed on the device at the time of manufacture. Core apps are apps preinstalled by Google. Third-party preinstalled apps included apps from the vendor and carrier. S | ||||
| SV-91317r2_rule | KNOX-07-018600 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Configure minimum password complexity. | Password strength is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting guessing and brute force attacks. The ability to crack a password is a function of how many attempts an adversary is permitted, how quickly an adversary can do each attempt, an | ||||
| SV-91319r1_rule | KNOX-07-018800 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Enable Audit Log. | Audit logs enable monitoring of security-relevant events and subsequent forensics when breaches occur. They help identify attacks, so that breaches can either be prevented or limited in their scope. They facilitate analysis to improve performance and secu | ||||
| SV-91321r1_rule | KNOX-07-018900 | CCI-000366 | HIGH | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must use a NIAP certified container for work data and applications. | When a DoD mobile device contains apps in the personal container that have not been vetted by the DoD for malware or risky behaviors, the personal container must be considered an untrusted environment. Therefore the data separation implementation between | ||||
| SV-91323r1_rule | KNOX-07-019000 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | Samsung Android 7 mobile device users must complete required training. | The security posture of Samsung devices requires the device user to configure several required policy rules on their device. User Based Enforcement (UBE) is required for these controls. In addition, if the AO has approved the use of an unmanaged personal | ||||
| SV-91325r1_rule | KNOX-07-019100 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox platform must implement the management setting Disable Nearby devices. | The Nearby devices feature allows the user to share files with other devices that are connected on the same WiFi access point using the DLNA technology. Even though the user must allow requests from other devices, this feature can potentially result in un | ||||
| SV-91327r1_rule | KNOX-07-019200 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox platform must implement the management setting: Disable Samsung WiFi Sharing. | WiFi Tethering allows a device to act as an Access Point sharing its data connection with other wirelessly connected devices. Previously the device could only share its Mobile (Cellular) data connection. On the Device menus this is referred to as "Mobile | ||||
| SV-91329r1_rule | KNOX-07-900300 | CCI-000366 | LOW | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to not allow Container passwords that include more than two repeating or sequential characters. | Password strength is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting guessing and brute force attacks. Passwords that contain repeating or sequential characters are significantly easier to guess than those that do not contain repeating or sequen | ||||
| SV-91331r1_rule | KNOX-07-901500 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to enforce a Container application installation policy by specifying an application whitelist that restricts applications by the following characteristics list of digital signatures, names. | The application whitelist, in addition to controlling the installation of applications on the MD, must control user access/execution of all core and preinstalled applications or the MD must provide an alternate method of restricting user access/execution | ||||
| SV-91333r1_rule | KNOX-07-912200 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to lock the container after 15 minutes (or less) of inactivity. | The screen lock timeout must be set to a value that helps protect the device from unauthorized access. Having a too-long timeout would increase the window of opportunity for adversaries who gain physical access to the mobile device through loss, theft, et | ||||
| SV-91335r1_rule | KNOX-07-913200 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Configure to enforce a minimum Container password length of 4 characters. | Password strength is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting guessing and brute-force attacks. The ability to crack a password is a function of how many attempts an adversary is permitted, how quickly an adversary can do each attempt, an | ||||
| SV-91337r1_rule | KNOX-07-913300 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Disable sharing of calendar information outside the Container. | Calendar events can include potentially DoD-sensitive data such as names, contacts, dates and times, and locations. If made available outside the container, this information will be accessible to personal applications, resulting in potential compromise of | ||||
| SV-91339r1_rule | KNOX-07-913400 | CCI-000366 | LOW | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Configure to prohibit more than 10 consecutive failed Container authentication attempts. | Users must not be able to override the system policy on the maximum number of consecutive failed authentication attempts because this could allow them to raise the maximum, thus giving adversaries more chances to guess/brute force passwords, which increas | ||||
| SV-91341r1_rule | KNOX-07-913500 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must be configured to disable sharing of contact information outside the Container. | Contacts can include DoD-sensitive data and personally identifiable information (PII) of DoD employees, including names, numbers, addresses, and email addresses. If made available outside the container, this information will be accessible to personal appl | ||||
| SV-91343r1_rule | KNOX-07-913600 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Disable sharing of notification details outside the Container when the container is locked. | Application notifications can include DoD sensitive data. If made available outside the container, this information will be accessible to personal applications, resulting in potential compromise of DoD data. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47 | ||||
| SV-91345r1_rule | KNOX-07-913700 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Configure Container application install blacklist. | Blacklisting all applications is required so only whitelisted applications can be installed on the device. Requiring all authorized applications to be in an application whitelist prevents the execution of any applications (e.g., unauthorized, malicious) t | ||||
| SV-91347r1_rule | KNOX-07-913800 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Disable Move Applications to Container. | Applications determined to be acceptable for personal use outside the container might not be acceptable for use within the container. The Move Applications to Container feature allows users to install personal side applications into the container, resulti | ||||
| SV-91349r1_rule | KNOX-07-914100 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Configure Container application disable list. | Applications from various sources (including the vendor, the carrier, and Google) are installed on the device at the time of manufacture. Core apps are apps preinstalled by Google. Third-party preinstalled apps included apps from the vendor and carrier. S | ||||
| SV-91351r1_rule | KNOX-07-914200 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Disable automatic completion of Container browser text input. | The auto-fill functionality in the web browser allows the user to complete a form that contains sensitive information, such as personally identifiable information (PII), without previous knowledge of the information. By allowing the use of auto-fill funct | ||||
| SV-91353r1_rule | KNOX-07-914400 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Container Account blacklist. | Blacklisting all email accounts is required so only whitelisted accounts can be configured. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47 | ||||
| SV-91355r2_rule | KNOX-07-914500 | CCI-000366 | MEDIUM | The Samsung Android 7 with Knox must implement the management setting: Configure minimum Container password complexity. | Authentication mechanisms other than a Password Authentication Factor often provide convenience to users, but many of these mechanisms have known vulnerabilities. Configuring a minimum password complexity mitigates the risk associated with a weak authenti | ||||