STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Samsung Android 16 COPE Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 13 May 2026:

The Samsung Android device must have the latest available Samsung Android operating system (OS) installed.

DISA Rule

SV-276741r1140694_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-276741

Group Title

PP-MDF-993300

Rule Version

KNOX-16-009500

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install the latest released version of Samsung Android OS on all managed Samsung devices.

Note: In most cases, OS updates are released by the wireless carrier (for example, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and ATT).

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Review the configuration to confirm if the Samsung Android devices have the most recently released version of Samsung Android installed.

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

In the management tool management console, review the version of Samsung Android installed on a sample of managed devices. This procedure will vary depending on the management tool product. Refer to the notes below to determine the latest available OS version.

On the Samsung Android device, to determine the installed OS version:
1. Open Settings.
2. Tap "About phone".
3. Tap "Software information".

If the installed version of Android OS on any reviewed Samsung devices is not the latest released by the wireless carrier, this is a finding.

Note: Some wireless carriers list the version of the latest Android OS release by mobile device model online:

ATT: https://www.att.com/devicehowto/dsm.html#!/popular/make/Samsung

Verizon Wireless: https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/software-updates/

Google Android OS patch website: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/

Samsung Android OS patch website: https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb

Vulnerability Number

V-276741

Documentable

False

Rule Version

KNOX-16-009500

Severity Override Guidance

Review the configuration to confirm if the Samsung Android devices have the most recently released version of Samsung Android installed.

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

In the management tool management console, review the version of Samsung Android installed on a sample of managed devices. This procedure will vary depending on the management tool product. Refer to the notes below to determine the latest available OS version.

On the Samsung Android device, to determine the installed OS version:
1. Open Settings.
2. Tap "About phone".
3. Tap "Software information".

If the installed version of Android OS on any reviewed Samsung devices is not the latest released by the wireless carrier, this is a finding.

Note: Some wireless carriers list the version of the latest Android OS release by mobile device model online:

ATT: https://www.att.com/devicehowto/dsm.html#!/popular/make/Samsung

Verizon Wireless: https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/software-updates/

Google Android OS patch website: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/

Samsung Android OS patch website: https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5715