STIGQter: STIG Summary: Samsung Android 16 COBO Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 13 May 2026:

The Samsung Android device must be configured to perform the following management function: Disable Phone Hub.

DISA Rule

SV-276561r1139205_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-276561

Group Title

PP-MDF-993300

Rule Version

KNOX-16-010400

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

CCI-001090 - Prevent unauthorized and unintended information transfer via shared system resources.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Configure the Samsung device to disable the nearby notification and app streaming policy to disable Phone Hub.

On the management tool:
1. Open "Nearby notification streaming policy".
2. Set "Nearby notification streaming policy" to "Disabled".
3. Open "Nearby app streaming policy".
4. Set "Nearby app streaming policy" to "Disabled".

API: setNearbyNotificationStreamingPolicy

Check Contents

Review the management tool to confirm Phone Hub has been disabled.

On the management tool:
1. Open "Nearby notification streaming policy".
2. Verify "Nearby notification streaming policy" is set to "Disabled".
3. Open "Nearby app streaming policy".
4. Verify "Nearby app streaming policy" is set to "Disabled".

If on the management tool the "Nearby Streaming Policy" is not set to "Disabled", this is a finding.

Note: From a Chromebook, if a device is connected to the Phone Hub, try to set up the Notifications. It will fail to connect to the device to complete the setup if Phone Hub has been disabled on the DOD Android device.

Vulnerability Number

V-276561

Documentable

False

Rule Version

KNOX-16-010400

Severity Override Guidance

Check Content Reference

Target Key

5714