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V-258396

CAT II (Medium)

Google Android 14 must be configured to disable ad hoc wireless client-to-client connection capability.

Rule ID

SV-258396r1042510_rule

STIG

Google Android 14 COBO Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R4

CCIs

CCI-002536

Discussion

Ad hoc wireless client-to-client connections allow mobile devices to communicate with each other directly, circumventing network security policies and making the traffic invisible. This could allow the exposure of sensitive DOD data and increase the risk of downloading and installing malware on the DOD mobile device. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1/WLAN

Check Content

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

On the management tool, in the user restrictions, verify "Wi-Fi Direct" has been set to "Disallow".

On the Google Android device:
1. Open Settings >> Connections >> Wi-Fi.
2. From the hamburger menu, select "Wi-Fi Direct".
3. Verify that "Wi-Fi Direct" cannot be selected.

If on the management tool "Wi-Fi Direct" is not set to "Disallow", or on the Google Android device a Wi-Fi Direct device is listed that can be connected to, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the Google Android devices to disallow Wi-Fi Direct.

On the management tool, in the user restrictions, set "Wi-Fi Direct" to "Disallow".

Wi-Fi Direct connections and pairing between devices will become unavailable.