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Android 14 devices must be configured to disable the use of third-party keyboards.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-258439 | GOOG-14-010900 | SV-258439r959010_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Many third-party keyboard applications are known to contain malware. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47 |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Google Android 14 COPE Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-06-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-62180r928340_chk ) |
|---|
| Review the managed Google Android 14 configuration settings to confirm that no third-party keyboards are enabled. This procedure is performed on the EMM console. On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Open "Input methods". 2. Tap "Set input methods". 3. Verify only the approved keyboards are selected. If third-party keyboards are allowed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-62104r928341_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the Google Android 14 device to disallow the use of third-party keyboards. On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Open "Input methods". 2. Tap "Set input methods". 3. Select only the approved keyboard. Additionally, Admins can configure application allowlists for Google Play that do not have any third-party keyboards for user installation. |