STIGQter: STIG Summary: Google Android 15 COPE Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 5 Benchmark Date: 13 May 2026:

Google Android 15 allow list must be configured to not include artificial intelligence (AI) applications that process device data in the cloud, including Google Gemini.

DISA Rule

SV-267533r1042526_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-267533

Group Title

PP-MDF-333070

Rule Version

GOOG-15-006750

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000803 - Implement mechanisms for authentication to a cryptographic module that meet the requirements of applicable laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance for such authentication.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the Google Android 15 device application allow list to exclude AI applications that process device data in the cloud, including Google Gemini.

Note: This restriction does not include Gemini Nano. Gemini Nano is a built-in capability of Android 15 and processes device data on the device. Refer to Section 2, Artificial Intelligence Restrictions, of the STIG Supplemental document for more information.

Check Contents

Review managed Google Android 15 device configuration settings to determine if the mobile device has an AI application that processes device data in the cloud, including Google Gemini.

This validation procedure is performed only on the EMM Administration Console.

On the EMM console:

1. Review the list of selected Managed Google Play apps.
2. Verify no AI applications that process device data in the cloud, including Google Gemini, are included.

If the EMM console device policy includes AI applications that process device data in the cloud, including Google Gemini, this is a finding.

Note: This restriction does not include Gemini Nano. Gemini Nano is a built-in capability of Android 15 and processes device data on the device. Refer to Section 2 "Artificial Intelligence Restrictions" of the STIG Supplemental document for more information.

Vulnerability Number

V-267533

Documentable

False

Rule Version

GOOG-15-006750

Severity Override Guidance

Review managed Google Android 15 device configuration settings to determine if the mobile device has an AI application that processes device data in the cloud, including Google Gemini.

This validation procedure is performed only on the EMM Administration Console.

On the EMM console:

1. Review the list of selected Managed Google Play apps.
2. Verify no AI applications that process device data in the cloud, including Google Gemini, are included.

If the EMM console device policy includes AI applications that process device data in the cloud, including Google Gemini, this is a finding.

Note: This restriction does not include Gemini Nano. Gemini Nano is a built-in capability of Android 15 and processes device data on the device. Refer to Section 2 "Artificial Intelligence Restrictions" of the STIG Supplemental document for more information.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5654