BlackBerry OS 10.3 must prevent third-party apps from using BlackBerry Blend.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-65773	BB10-3X-020350	SV-80263r1_rule		Medium

Description
If third party apps are allowed to use BlackBerry Blend, it may be possible for DoD data on the BlackBerry that is being displayed on a PC via the Blend connection to be saved to the PC. Sensitive DoD data could be at risk of compromise in this case. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #45

STIG	Date
BlackBerry OS 10.3.x Security Technical Implementation Guide	2016-09-08

Details

Check Text ( C-66455r3_chk )
Review BlackBerry OS 10.3 configuration settings to determine if the BlackBerry prevents third-party apps from using BlackBerry Blend. This procedure is performed only on the BES console. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, then the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. On the BES 12, do the following: 1. Log into the BES 12 console and select the "POLICIES AND PROFILES” tab at the top of the screen. 2. Expand the “IT policies” tab on the left pane. 3. Select and open each IT policy assigned to users in turn. 4. After opening the policy, select the “Settings” and “BlackBerry” tabs. 5. Scroll down to the “Apps” group of IT policy rules. 6. Verify "Allow third-party apps to use BlackBerry Blend" is not selected. If the BES IT Policy rule "Allow third-party apps to use BlackBerry Blend" is selected, this is a finding. Note: Procedures above are for BES 12 only. BES 10 procedures may be slightly different.

Check Text ( C-66455r3_chk )

Review BlackBerry OS 10.3 configuration settings to determine if the BlackBerry prevents third-party apps from using BlackBerry Blend. This procedure is performed only on the BES console.

Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, then the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review.

On the BES 12, do the following:
1. Log into the BES 12 console and select the "POLICIES AND PROFILES” tab at the top of the screen.
2. Expand the “IT policies” tab on the left pane.
3. Select and open each IT policy assigned to users in turn.
4. After opening the policy, select the “Settings” and “BlackBerry” tabs.
5. Scroll down to the “Apps” group of IT policy rules.
6. Verify "Allow third-party apps to use BlackBerry Blend" is not selected.

If the BES IT Policy rule "Allow third-party apps to use BlackBerry Blend" is selected, this is a finding.

Note: Procedures above are for BES 12 only. BES 10 procedures may be slightly different.

Fix Text (F-71843r1_fix)
On the BES 12, do the following: 1. Log into the BES 12 console and select the "POLICIES AND PROFILES” tab at the top of the screen. 2. Expand the “IT policies” tab on the left pane. 3. Select and open each IT policy assigned to users in turn. 4. After opening the policy, select the “Settings” and “BlackBerry” tabs. 5. Click the pencil icon (upper right corner) to edit the IT Policy. 6. Scroll down to the “Apps” group of IT policy rules. 7. Unselect the check box next to the IT Policy "Allow third-party apps to use BlackBerry Blend". 8. Click "Save". Note: Procedures above are for BES 12 only. BES 10 procedures may be slightly different

Fix Text (F-71843r1_fix)

On the BES 12, do the following:
1. Log into the BES 12 console and select the "POLICIES AND PROFILES” tab at the top of the screen.
2. Expand the “IT policies” tab on the left pane.
3. Select and open each IT policy assigned to users in turn.
4. After opening the policy, select the “Settings” and “BlackBerry” tabs.
5. Click the pencil icon (upper right corner) to edit the IT Policy.
6. Scroll down to the “Apps” group of IT policy rules.
7. Unselect the check box next to the IT Policy "Allow third-party apps to use BlackBerry Blend".
8. Click "Save".

Note: Procedures above are for BES 12 only. BES 10 procedures may be slightly different