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V-268972

CAT III (Low)

The Samsung Android device must be configured to disable the use of third-party keyboards.

Rule ID

SV-268972r1036012_rule

STIG

Samsung Android OS 15 with Knox 3.x COBO Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R3

CCIs

CCI-000366

Discussion

Many third-party keyboard applications are known to contain malware. SFRID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47

Check Content

Review the managed Samsung device 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

Configure the Samsung 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.