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Required version of the Blackberry Smart Card Reader (SCR) hardware must be used and required versions of the drivers must be installed both on the BlackBerry and the SCR.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-21949 WIR1040-06 SV-25132r2_rule Low
Description
Required SCR security features are not available in earlier versions and, therefore, Bluetooth vulnerabilities will not have been patched.
STIG Date
BlackBerry Handheld Device Security Technical Implementation Guide 2012-10-01

Details

Check Text ( C-26799r2_chk )
Detailed Policy Requirements:

Site BlackBerry devices and SCRs must have required software versions installed.
-The RIM BlackBerry SCR hardware must be version 1 (model PRD-09695-004) or version 2 (model PRD-16951-001).
-RIM BlackBerry SCR software package version 4.2.0.107 or later is required (Application version 4.2.0.107, Software platform 1.5.0.81).
-Apriva Bluetooth SCR (BT200) driver v03-30-02 or later is required.

Check Procedures:

If using the RIM BlackBerry SCR:
-Verify required SCR model is used. The model number can be found under the battery.
-Verify required BlackBerry SCR software is being used. On a sample of BlackBerry SCRs (use 2-3 devices for random sample), press and hold the Action button until “rEsetInG” appears and then read the Application version and Software platform version as they are displayed.

If using the Apriva SCR:
On the BlackBerry, press lower case v (as in Victor) to verify the version number of the Apriva Utility installed on the BlackBerry. On the BlackBerry, press lower case r (as in Romeo) to verify the version number of the Apriva driver installed on the Apriva SCR.
Fix Text (F-11479r1_fix)
Comply with DoD policy.