STIGQter: STIG Summary: Samsung Android OS 10 with Knox 3.x Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 20 Mar 2020:

Samsung Android must be configured to display the DoD advisory warning message at start-up or each time the user unlocks the device.

DISA Rule

SV-109045r1_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-99941

Group Title

PP-MDF-301200

Rule Version

KNOX-10-003300

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

• CCI-000048 - The information system displays an organization-defined 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, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the DoD warning banner by either of the following methods (required text is found in the Discussion):

Do one of the following:
- Method #1: Place the DoD warning banner in the user agreement signed by each Samsung Android device user (preferred method).
- Method #2: Configure the warning banner text in the Lock screen message on each managed mobile device.
- Method #3: Configure the warning banner text in the KPE Reboot Banner on each managed mobile device.

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Method #1: Place the DoD warning banner in the user agreement signed by each Samsung Android device user (preferred method).

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Method #2: Configure the warning banner text in the Lock screen message on each managed mobile device.

On the management tool, in the device restrictions section, set "Lock Screen Message" to the DoD-mandated warning banner text.

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Method #3: Configure the warning banner text in the KPE Reboot Banner on each managed mobile device.

On the management tool, in the device KPE Banner section, set "Banner Text" to the DoD-managed warning banner text.

Check Contents

Confirm if Method #1, #2, or #3 is used at the Samsung device site and follow the appropriate procedure.

This validation procedure is performed on both the management tool Administration Console and the Samsung Android device.

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Method #1: Place the DoD warning banner in the user agreement signed by each Samsung Android device user (preferred method).

Review the signed user agreements for several Samsung Android device users and verify that the agreement includes the required DoD warning banner text.

If the required DoD warning banner text is not included in all reviewed signed user agreements, this is a finding.

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Method #2: Configure the warning banner text in the Lock screen message on each managed mobile device.

On the management tool, in the device restrictions section, verify that "Lock Screen Message" is set to the DoD-mandated warning banner text.

On the Samsung Android device, verify that the required DoD warning banner text is displayed on the Lock screen.

If on the management tool "Lock Screen Message" is not set to the DoD-mandated warning banner text, or on the Samsung Android device the required DoD warning banner text is not displayed on the Lock screen, this is finding.

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Method #3: Configure the warning banner text in the KPE Reboot Banner on each managed mobile device.

On the management tool, in the device KPE Banner section, verify that "Banner Text" is set to the DoD-managed warning banner text.

On the Samsung Android device, verify that after a reboot the required DoD warning banner text is displayed.

If on the management tool "Banner Text" is not set to the DoD-mandated warning banner text, or on the Samsung Android device the required DoD warning banner text is not displayed after a reboot, this is finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-99941

Documentable

False

Rule Version

KNOX-10-003300

Severity Override Guidance

Confirm if Method #1, #2, or #3 is used at the Samsung device site and follow the appropriate procedure.

This validation procedure is performed on both the management tool Administration Console and the Samsung Android device.

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Method #1: Place the DoD warning banner in the user agreement signed by each Samsung Android device user (preferred method).

Review the signed user agreements for several Samsung Android device users and verify that the agreement includes the required DoD warning banner text.

If the required DoD warning banner text is not included in all reviewed signed user agreements, this is a finding.

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Method #2: Configure the warning banner text in the Lock screen message on each managed mobile device.

On the management tool, in the device restrictions section, verify that "Lock Screen Message" is set to the DoD-mandated warning banner text.

On the Samsung Android device, verify that the required DoD warning banner text is displayed on the Lock screen.

If on the management tool "Lock Screen Message" is not set to the DoD-mandated warning banner text, or on the Samsung Android device the required DoD warning banner text is not displayed on the Lock screen, this is finding.

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Method #3: Configure the warning banner text in the KPE Reboot Banner on each managed mobile device.

On the management tool, in the device KPE Banner section, verify that "Banner Text" is set to the DoD-managed warning banner text.

On the Samsung Android device, verify that after a reboot the required DoD warning banner text is displayed.

If on the management tool "Banner Text" is not set to the DoD-mandated warning banner text, or on the Samsung Android device the required DoD warning banner text is not displayed after a reboot, this is finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

3613

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