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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-21102r2_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 (version 5-7) Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-06-11

Details

Check Text ( C-23150r2_chk )
Detailed Policy Requirements:

BlackBerry Handheld Software version 4.1.0.294 to version 7.1 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 2-3 for random sampling) check the installed software version as follows: Select Settings > Options > About.
Fix Text (F-23343r1_fix)
BlackBerry devices have required operating system software version installed.