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BlackBerry devices must have required operating system software version installed.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-19213 WIR1040-01 SV-21102r3_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 OS 7.x.x Security Technical Implementation Guide 2015-08-12

Details

Check Text ( C-23150r3_chk )
Detailed Policy Requirements:

BlackBerry Handheld Software must be version 7.1 or later on BlackBerry devices. Otherwise, this is a finding.

Check Procedures:

Verify required BlackBerry Handheld Software version is being used.

On a sample of site BlackBerry devices (use 2-3 for random sampling) check the installed software version as follows: Select Settings >> Options >> About.
Fix Text (F-23343r2_fix)
Update BlackBerry devices to the required operating system software version.