The mobile operating system must prohibit modifications to software libraries unless performed as part of a software installation or update from a trusted source.

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The mobile operating system must prohibit modifications to software libraries unless performed as part of a software installation or update from a trusted source.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-33270	SRG-OS-000259-MOS-000129	SV-43689r1_rule		Medium

Description
When dealing with change control issues, it should be noted that any changes to the hardware, software, and/or firmware components of the operating system can potentially have significant effects on the overall security of the system. Only authorized individuals must be allowed to obtain access to mobile device components for purposes of initiating changes, including upgrades and modifications.

STIG	Date
Mobile Operating System Security Requirements Guide	2013-04-12

Details

Check Text ( C-41567r1_chk )
Examine the mobile operating system configuration for prohibiting modifications to software libraries unless performed as part of a software installation or update from a trusted source. If modifications are allowed to software libraries outside of software installation or update, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-37200r1_fix)
Configure the mobile operating system to prohibit modifications to software libraries unless performed as part of a software installation or update from a trusted source.