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-268972 | KNOX-15-010200 | SV-268972r1036012_rule | Low |
| Description |
| Many third-party keyboard applications are known to contain malware. SFRID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47 |
| STIG | Date |
| Samsung Android OS 15 with Knox 3.x COBO Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-12-10 |
Details
| Check Text (C-73002r1036010_chk) |
| 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 (F-72903r1036011_fix) |
| 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. |