Samsung Android must be configured to display the DOD advisory warning message at startup or each time the user unlocks the device.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-258627	KNOX-14-110020	SV-258627r931081_rule		Low

Description
Before granting access to the system, the mobile operating system is required to display the DOD-approved system use notification message or banner that provides privacy and security notices consistent with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance. Required banners help ensure DOD can audit and monitor the activities of mobile device users without legal restriction. System use notification messages can be displayed when individuals first access or unlock the mobile device. The banner must be implemented as a "click-through" banner at device unlock (to the extent permitted by the operating system). A "click-through" banner prevents further activity on the information system unless and until the user executes a positive action to manifest agreement by clicking on a box indicating "OK." The approved DOD text must be used exactly as required in the Knowledge Service referenced in DODI 8500.01. For devices accommodating banners of 1300 characters, the banner text is: You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only. By using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions: -The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations. -At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS. -Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG-authorized purpose. -This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests--not for your personal benefit or privacy. -Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE, or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. Refer to User Agreement for details. For devices with severe character limitations, the banner text is: I've read & consent to terms in IS user agreem't. The Administrator must configure the banner text exactly as written without any changes. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #36

Description

Before granting access to the system, the mobile operating system is required to display the DOD-approved system use notification message or banner that provides privacy and security notices consistent with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance. Required banners help ensure DOD can audit and monitor the activities of mobile device users without legal restriction. System use notification messages can be displayed when individuals first access or unlock the mobile device. The banner must be implemented as a "click-through" banner at device unlock (to the extent permitted by the operating system). A "click-through" banner prevents further activity on the information system unless and until the user executes a positive action to manifest agreement by clicking on a box indicating "OK." The approved DOD text must be used exactly as required in the Knowledge Service referenced in DODI 8500.01. For devices accommodating banners of 1300 characters, the banner text is: You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only. By using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions: -The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations. -At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS. -Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG-authorized purpose. -This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests--not for your personal benefit or privacy. -Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE, or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. Refer to User Agreement for details. For devices with severe character limitations, the banner text is: I've read & consent to terms in IS user agreem't. The Administrator must configure the banner text exactly as written without any changes. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #36

STIG	Date
Samsung Android OS 14 with Knox 3.x COBO Security Technical Implementation Guide	2023-10-18

Details

Check Text ( C-62367r931079_chk )
Confirm if Method #1 or #2 is used at the Samsung device site and follow the appropriate procedure. This validation procedure is performed on both the management tool and the Samsung Android device. Validation procedure for Method #1: Place the DOD warning banner in the user agreement signed by each Samsung Android device user (preferred method). Review the signed user agreements for several Samsung Android device users and verify the agreement includes the required DOD warning banner text. Validation procedure for Method #2: Configure the warning banner text in the Lock screen message on each managed mobile device. On the management tool, in the device restrictions section, verify "Lock Screen Message" is set to the DOD-mandated warning banner text. On the Samsung Android device, verify the required DOD warning banner text is displayed on the Lock screen. If the warning text has not been placed in the signed user agreement, or if on the management tool "Lock Screen Message" is not set to the DOD-mandated warning banner text, or on the Samsung Android device the required DOD warning banner text is not displayed on the Lock screen, this is a finding.

Check Text ( C-62367r931079_chk )

Confirm if Method #1 or #2 is used at the Samsung device site and follow the appropriate procedure.

This validation procedure is performed on both the management tool and the Samsung Android device.

Validation procedure for Method #1: Place the DOD warning banner in the user agreement signed by each Samsung Android device user (preferred method).

Review the signed user agreements for several Samsung Android device users and verify the agreement includes the required DOD warning banner text.

Validation procedure for Method #2: Configure the warning banner text in the Lock screen message on each managed mobile device.

On the management tool, in the device restrictions section, verify "Lock Screen Message" is set to the DOD-mandated warning banner text.

On the Samsung Android device, verify the required DOD warning banner text is displayed on the Lock screen.

If the warning text has not been placed in the signed user agreement, or if on the management tool "Lock Screen Message" is not set to the DOD-mandated warning banner text, or on the Samsung Android device the required DOD warning banner text is not displayed on the Lock screen, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-62276r931080_fix)
Configure the DOD warning banner by either of the following methods (required text is found in the Vulnerability Description): Method #1: Place the DOD warning banner in the user agreement signed by each Samsung Android device user (preferred method). Method #2: Configure the warning banner text in the lock screen message on each managed mobile device. On the management tool, in the device restrictions section, set "Lock Screen Message" to the DOD-mandated warning banner text.

Fix Text (F-62276r931080_fix)

Configure the DOD warning banner by either of the following methods (required text is found in the Vulnerability Description):

Method #1: Place the DOD warning banner in the user agreement signed by each Samsung Android device user (preferred method).

Method #2: Configure the warning banner text in the lock screen message on each managed mobile device.

On the management tool, in the device restrictions section, set "Lock Screen Message" to the DOD-mandated warning banner text.