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BlackBerry devices have required operating system software version installed.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-19213 WIR1040-01 SV-21102r7_rule ECWN-1 Medium
Description
Required security features are not available in earlier OS versions. In addition, there are known vulnerabilities in earlier versions.
STIG Date
BlackBerry Handheld Device Security Technical Implementation Guide 2011-07-14

Details

Check Text ( C-23150r4_chk )
Detailed Policy Requirements:

BlackBerry Handheld Software version 4.1.0.294 or later is used on all BlackBerry devices.
Version 4.5 or later is recommended.

Also:
-If using BlackBerry Device Software Version 4.5.0.x, must upgrade to version BlackBerry Device
Software Version 4.5.0.173 or later.
-If using BlackBerry Device Software Version 4.6.0.x, must upgrade to version BlackBerry Device
Software Version 4.6.0.303 or later.
-If using BlackBerry Device Software Version 4.6.1.x, must upgrade to version BlackBerry Device
Software Version 4.6.1.309 or later.
-If using BlackBerry Device Software Version 4.7.0.x, must upgrade to version BlackBerry Device
Software Version 4.7.0.179 or later.
-If using BlackBerry Device Software Version 4.7.1.x, must upgrade to version BlackBerry Device
Software Version 4.7.1.57 or later.

Check Procedures:
Verify required Blackberry Handheld Software version is being used. On a sample of site
BlackBerry devices (use 3-4 for random sampling) check the installed software version as follows: Select Settings >
Options > About.
Fix Text (F-23343r2_fix)
BlackBerry devices have required operating system software version installed.