BlackBerry devices must have required operating system software version installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-19213 | WIR1040-01 | SV-21102r8_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 | 2011-09-30 |
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) |
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| BlackBerry devices have required operating system software version installed. |