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Objective ID
Severity
Discussion
V-272525
low
If DOD VPN profiles are configured in the Personal Profile, DOD sensitive data would be at risk of compromise and the DOD network could be at risk of being attacked by malware installed on the device.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #3
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #3
V-272528
medium
The screen lock timeout must be set to a value that helps protect the device from unauthorized access. Having a too-long timeout would increase the window of opportunity for adversaries who gain physical access to the mobile device through loss, theft, etc. Such devices are much more likely to be in an unlocked state when acquired by an adversary, thus granting immediate access to the data on the mobile device. The maximum timeout period of 15 minutes has been selected to balance functionality and security; shorter timeout periods may be appropriate depending on the risks posed to the mobile device.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #2
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #2
V-272529
medium
The screen lock timeout must be set to a value that helps protect the device from unauthorized access. Having a too-long timeout would increase the window of opportunity for adversaries who gain physical access to the mobile device through loss, theft, etc. Such devices are much more likely to be in an unlocked state when acquired by an adversary, thus granting immediate access to the data on the mobile device. The maximum timeout period of 15 minutes has been selected to balance functionality and security; shorter timeout periods may be appropriate depending on the risks posed to the mobile device.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #2
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #2
V-272576
medium
Password strength is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting guessing and brute force attacks. The ability to crack a password is a function of how many attempts an adversary is permitted, how quickly an adversary can complete each attempt, and the size of the password space. The longer the minimum length of the password is, the larger the password space. Having a too-short minimum password length significantly reduces password strength, increasing the chance of password compromise and resulting device and data compromise.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #1
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #1
V-272577
medium
Password strength is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting guessing and brute force attacks. Passwords that contain repeating or sequential characters are significantly easier to guess than those that do not. Therefore, disallowing repeating or sequential characters increases password strength and decreases risk.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #1
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #1
V-272578
medium
The more attempts an adversary has to guess a password, the more likely the adversary will enter the correct password and gain access to resources on the device. Setting a limit on the number of attempts mitigates this risk. Setting the limit at 10 or fewer attempts gives authorized users the ability to make a few mistakes when entering the password but still provides adequate protection against dictionary or brute force attacks on the password.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #2, FIA_AFL_EXT.1.5
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #2, FIA_AFL_EXT.1.5
V-272579
medium
Forcing all applications to be installed from authorized application repositories can prevent unauthorized and malicious applications from being installed and executed on mobile devices. Allowing such installations and executions could cause a compromise of DOD data accessible by these unauthorized/malicious applications.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #8
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #8
V-272580
medium
The application allowlist, in addition to controlling the installation of applications on the MD, must control user access/execution of all core and preinstalled applications, or the MD must provide an alternate method of restricting user access/execution to core and preinstalled applications.
Core application: Any application integrated into the OS by the OS or MD vendors.
Preinstalled application: Additional noncore applications included in the OS build by the OS vendor, MD vendor, or wireless carrier.
Requiring all authorized applications to be in an application allowlist prevents the execution of any applications (e.g., unauthorized, malicious) that are not part of the allowlist. Failure to configure an application allowlist properly could allow unauthorized and malicious applications to be downloaded, installed, and executed on the mobile device, causing a compromise of DOD data accessible by these applications.
The application allowlist, in addition to controlling the installation of applications on the MD, must control user access/execution of all core applications (included in the OS by the OS vendor) and preinstalled applications (provided by the MD vendor and wireless carrier), or the MD must provide an alternate method of restricting user access/execution to core and preinstalled applications.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #8
Core application: Any application integrated into the OS by the OS or MD vendors.
Preinstalled application: Additional noncore applications included in the OS build by the OS vendor, MD vendor, or wireless carrier.
Requiring all authorized applications to be in an application allowlist prevents the execution of any applications (e.g., unauthorized, malicious) that are not part of the allowlist. Failure to configure an application allowlist properly could allow unauthorized and malicious applications to be downloaded, installed, and executed on the mobile device, causing a compromise of DOD data accessible by these applications.
The application allowlist, in addition to controlling the installation of applications on the MD, must control user access/execution of all core applications (included in the OS by the OS vendor) and preinstalled applications (provided by the MD vendor and wireless carrier), or the MD must provide an alternate method of restricting user access/execution to core and preinstalled applications.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #8
V-272581
medium
Requiring all authorized applications to be in an application allowlist prevents the execution of any applications (e.g., unauthorized, malicious) that are not part of the allowlist. Failure to configure an application allowlist properly could allow unauthorized and malicious applications to be downloaded, installed, and executed on the mobile device, causing a compromise of DOD data accessible by these applications. Applications with the listed characteristics have features that can cause the compromise of sensitive DOD data or have features with no known application in the DOD environment.
Application note: The application allowlist, in addition to controlling the installation of applications on the MD, must control user access/execution of all core and preinstalled applications, or the MD must provide an alternate method of restricting user access/execution to core and preinstalled applications.
Core application: Any application integrated into the OS by the OS or MD vendors.
Preinstalled application: Additional noncore applications included in the OS build by the OS vendor, MD vendor, or wireless carrier.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #8
Application note: The application allowlist, in addition to controlling the installation of applications on the MD, must control user access/execution of all core and preinstalled applications, or the MD must provide an alternate method of restricting user access/execution to core and preinstalled applications.
Core application: Any application integrated into the OS by the OS or MD vendors.
Preinstalled application: Additional noncore applications included in the OS build by the OS vendor, MD vendor, or wireless carrier.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #8
V-272582
medium
Sensitive DOD data could be exposed when an AI app processes device data in the cloud.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #8
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #8
V-272583
medium
Many mobile devices display notifications on the lock screen so that users can obtain relevant information in a timely manner without having to frequently unlock the phone to determine if there are new notifications. However, in many cases, these notifications can contain sensitive information. When they are available on the lock screen, an adversary can see them merely by being in close physical proximity to the device. Configuring the MOS to not send notifications to the lock screen mitigates this risk.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #18
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #18
V-272586
medium
Note: This requirement is Not Applicable for specific biometric authentication factors included in the product's Common Criteria evaluation.
The biometric factor can be used to authenticate the user to unlock the mobile device. Unapproved/evaluated biometric mechanisms could allow unauthorized users to have access to DOD sensitive data if compromised. By not permitting the use of unapproved/evaluated biometric authentication mechanisms, this risk is mitigated.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #22, FIA_UAU.5.1
The biometric factor can be used to authenticate the user to unlock the mobile device. Unapproved/evaluated biometric mechanisms could allow unauthorized users to have access to DOD sensitive data if compromised. By not permitting the use of unapproved/evaluated biometric authentication mechanisms, this risk is mitigated.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #22, FIA_UAU.5.1
V-272591
low
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 that 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.1.1 #36
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.1.1 #36
V-272598
medium
Backups to remote systems (including cloud backup) can leave data vulnerable to breach on the external systems, which often offer less protection than the MOS. Where the remote backup involves a cloud-based solution, the backup capability is often used to synchronize data across multiple devices. In this case, DOD devices may synchronize DOD sensitive information to a user's personal device or other unauthorized computers that are vulnerable to breach. The Data Sync Framework allows apps to synchronize data between the mobile device and other web-based services. This uses accounts for services the user has added to the mobile device. Preventing the user from adding accounts to the device mitigates this risk.
For COPE/BYOAD (work profile) data cannot be backed up remotely via Backup Services. Work (profile) data could be backed up through adding an account to an app that supports the data sync framework; however, this is mitigated by preventing adding any accounts to the Work profile.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #40
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #40
For COPE/BYOAD (work profile) data cannot be backed up remotely via Backup Services. Work (profile) data could be backed up through adding an account to an app that supports the data sync framework; however, this is mitigated by preventing adding any accounts to the Work profile.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #40
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #40
V-272602
medium
App data sharing gives apps the ability to access the data of other apps for enhanced user functionality. However, sharing also poses a significant risk that unauthorized users or apps will obtain access to DOD sensitive information. To mitigate this risk, there are data sharing restrictions, primarily from sharing data from personal (unmanaged) apps and work (managed) apps. If a user is allowed to make exceptions to the data sharing restriction policy, the user could enable unauthorized sharing of data, leaving it vulnerable to breach. Limiting the granting of exceptions to either the Administrator or common application developer mitigates this risk.
Copy/paste of data between applications in different application processes or groups of application processes is considered an exception to the access control policy; therefore, the Administrator must be able to enable/disable the feature. Other exceptions include allowing any data or application sharing between process groups.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #42, FDP_ACF_EXT.1.2
Copy/paste of data between applications in different application processes or groups of application processes is considered an exception to the access control policy; therefore, the Administrator must be able to enable/disable the feature. Other exceptions include allowing any data or application sharing between process groups.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #42, FDP_ACF_EXT.1.2
V-272609
medium
DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates are used to verify the authenticity of PKI certificates of users and web services. If the user is allowed to remove root and intermediate certificates, the user could allow an adversary to falsely sign a certificate in such a way that it could not be detected. Restricting the ability to remove DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates to the Administrator mitigates this risk.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-272610
medium
The Work profile is the designated application group for the BYOD use case.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-272612
medium
DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates are used to verify the authenticity of PKI certificates of users and web services. If the root and intermediate certificates are not available, an adversary could falsely sign a certificate in such a way that it could not be detected. Providing access to the DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates greatly diminishes the risk of this attack.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-272614
medium
If the user is able to add a personal email account (POP3, IMAP, EAS) to the work email app, it could be used to forward sensitive DOD data to unauthorized recipients. Restricting email account addition to the Administrator or to allowlisted accounts mitigates this vulnerability.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-272616
medium
The security posture of Samsung devices requires the device user to configure several required policy rules on their device. User-Based Enforcement (UBE) is required for these controls. In addition, if the authorizing official (AO) has approved the use of an unmanaged personal space, the user must receive training on risks. If a user is not aware of their responsibilities and does not comply with UBE requirements, the security posture of the Samsung mobile device may become compromised, and DOD sensitive data may become compromised.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-272617
high
Required security features are not available in earlier OS versions. In addition, earlier versions may have known vulnerabilities.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-272618
medium
A CRL allows a certificate issuer to revoke a certificate for any reason, including improperly issued certificates and compromise of the private keys. Checking the revocation status of the certificate mitigates the risk associated with using a compromised certificate. For this reason, users must not be able to disable this configuration.
Samsung Android can control CRL checking but only using Knox APIs. Alternatively, CRL checking is based on app development best practice.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
Samsung Android can control CRL checking but only using Knox APIs. Alternatively, CRL checking is based on app development best practice.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-272620
medium
The system application disable list controls user access to/execution of all core and preinstalled applications.
Core application: Any application integrated into Samsung Android 15 by Samsung.
Preinstalled application: Additional noncore applications included in the Samsung Android 15 build by Samsung or the wireless carrier.
Some system applications can compromise DOD data or upload users' information to non-DOD-approved servers. A user must be blocked from using such applications that exhibit behavior that can result in compromise of DOD data or DOD user information.
The site administrator must analyze all preinstalled applications on the device and disable all applications not approved for DOD use by configuring the system application disable list.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
Core application: Any application integrated into Samsung Android 15 by Samsung.
Preinstalled application: Additional noncore applications included in the Samsung Android 15 build by Samsung or the wireless carrier.
Some system applications can compromise DOD data or upload users' information to non-DOD-approved servers. A user must be blocked from using such applications that exhibit behavior that can result in compromise of DOD data or DOD user information.
The site administrator must analyze all preinstalled applications on the device and disable all applications not approved for DOD use by configuring the system application disable list.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-272622
medium
The autofill functionality in the web browser allows the user to complete a form that contains sensitive information, such as personally identifiable information (PII), without previous knowledge of the information. By allowing the use of autofill functionality, an adversary who learns a user's Android device password, or who otherwise is able to unlock the device, may be able to further breach other systems by relying on the autofill feature to provide information unknown to the adversary. By disabling the autofill functionality, the risk of an adversary gaining further information about the device's user or compromising other systems is significantly mitigated.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-272623
medium
The autofill services allow the user to complete text inputs that could contain sensitive information, such as personally identifiable information (PII), without previous knowledge of the information. By allowing the use of autofill services, an adversary who learns a user's Android device password, or who otherwise is able to unlock the device, may be able to further breach other systems by relying on the autofill services to provide information unknown to the adversary. By disabling the autofill services, the risk of an adversary gaining further information about the device's user or compromising other systems is significantly mitigated.
Examples of apps that offer autofill services include Samsung Pass, Google, Dashlane, LastPass, and 1Password.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
Examples of apps that offer autofill services include Samsung Pass, Google, Dashlane, LastPass, and 1Password.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-272624
low
Many third-party keyboard applications are known to contain malware.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-277023
medium
DOD mobile devices are in constant risk of cyber threats. MTD apps mitigate these risks by providing real-time threat detection, malware prevention, and vulnerability analysis.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-277025
medium
DOD mobile devices are in constant risk of cyber threats. MTD apps mitigate these risks by providing real-time threat detection, malware prevention, and vulnerability analysis.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-282962
high
Samsung Android 15 BYOAD is no longer supported by Samsung and may contain security vulnerabilities.
Satisfies: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
Reference: PP-MDF-993300
Satisfies: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
Reference: PP-MDF-993300