The Samsung Android device must be configured to disable the use of third-party keyboards.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| low | V-269074 | PP-MDF-993300 | KNOX-15-010200 | SV-269074r1036318_rule | 2024-12-10 | 1 |
| Description |
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| Many third-party keyboard applications are known to contain malware. SFRID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47 |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| Review the managed Samsung device configuration settings to confirm that no third-party keyboards are enabled. This procedure is performed on the management tool. On the management tool: 1. Open "Input methods". 2. Tap "Set input methods". 3. Verify only the approved keyboards are selected. If third-party keyboards are allowed, this is a finding. |
| ✔️ Fix |
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| Configure the Samsung device to disallow the use of third-party keyboards. On the management tool: 1. Open "Input methods". 2. Tap "Set input methods". 3. Select only the approved keyboard. Additionally, Administrators can configure application allowlists for Google Play that do not have any third-party keyboards for user installation. |