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The Samsung Android device must be configured to disable the use of third-party keyboards.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-258659 | KNOX-14-125070 | SV-258659r931177_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Many third-party keyboard applications are known to contain malware. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47 |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Samsung Android OS 14 with Knox 3.x COBO Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-10-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-62399r931175_chk ) |
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| Review the managed Samsung Android 14 configuration settings to confirm that no third-party keyboards are enabled. This procedure is performed on the management tool. On the management tool: 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-62308r931176_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the Samsung Android 14 device to disallow the use of third-party keyboards. On the management tool: 1. Open "Input methods". 2. Tap "Set input methods". 3. Select only the approved keyboard. Additionally, Administrators can configure application allowlists for Google Play that do not have any third-party keyboards for user installation. |