Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-19753 | WIR1450-34 | SV-21899r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
Description |
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Insecure file types are transferred to BlackBerry via IM, increasing the risk of malware being downloaded on the BlackBerry and being transferred to the DoD enclave. |
STIG | Date |
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BlackBerry Enterprise Server (version 5.x), Part 3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-03-21 |
Check Text ( C-24199r2_chk ) |
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Detailed Policy Requirements: File types with known vulnerabilities will not be downloaded via an IM connection. Specific banned file types are based on local policy (e.g., .exe, .bat.). *****For this check, set IT Policy rule “Disallow File Transfer Types” (Instant Messaging policy group) to “*” (to block all files) or specify specific file types to block based on local policy (e.g., .exe, .bat, mp3, .zip). Check Procedures: This is a BES IT Policy check. Recommend all checks related to BES IT policies be reviewed using the procedure in Check WIR1400-01 (V0003545). *****Verify IT Policy rule “Disallow File Transfer Types” (Instant Messaging policy group) is set as required. |
Fix Text (F-23386r1_fix) |
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Configure the IT Policy rule as specified in the "Checks" block. |