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Google Android 13 COBO Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • PP-MDF-323070

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  • PP-MDF-990000

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  • Android 13 devices must be configured to disable the use of third-party keyboards.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Many third-party keyboard applications are known to contain malware. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47&lt;/VulnDiscussion&gt;&lt;F...
    Rule Low Severity
  • Google Android 13 allowlist must be configured to not include applications with the following characteristics: 1. Back up mobile device (MD) data to non-DOD cloud servers (including user and application access to cloud backup services); 2. Transmit MD diagnostic data to non-DOD servers; 3. Voice assistant application if available when MD is locked; 4. Voice dialing application if available when MD is locked; 5. Allows synchronization of data or applications between devices associated with user; and 6. Allows unencrypted (or encrypted but not FIPS 140-2 validated) data sharing with other MDs or printers.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Requiring all authorized applications to be in an application allowlist prevents the execution of any applications (e.g., una...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PP-MDF-323080

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  • Google Android 13 must be configured to not display the following (work profile) notifications when the device is locked: [selection: a. email notifications b. calendar appointments c. contact associated with phone call notification d. text message notification e. other application-based notifications f. all notifications].

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Many mobile devices display notifications on the lock screen so that users can obtain relevant information in a timely manner...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PP-MDF-323110

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  • Google Android 13 must be configured to disable trust agents.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Trust agents allow a user to unlock a mobile device without entering a passcode when the mobile device is, for example, conne...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PP-MDF-323130

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  • Google Android 13 must be configured to disable developer modes.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Developer modes expose features of the mobile operating system (MOS) that are not available during standard operation. An adv...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PP-MDF-323160

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  • Google Android 13 must be configured to display the DOD advisory warning message at startup or each time the user unlocks the device.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Before granting access to the system, the mobile operating system is required to display the DOD-approved system use notifica...
    Rule Low Severity
  • PP-MDF-323170

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  • Google Android 13 must be configured to generate audit records for the following auditable events: Detected integrity violations.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Audit logs enable monitoring of security-relevant events and subsequent forensics when breaches occur. They help identify att...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PP-MDF-323230

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  • Google Android 13 must be configured to not allow backup of [all applications, configuration data] to locally connected systems.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Data on mobile devices is protected by numerous mechanisms, including user authentication, access control, and cryptography. ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PP-MDF-323250

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  • Google Android 13 must be configured to not allow backup of [all applications, configuration data] to remote systems.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Backups to remote systems (including cloud backup) can leave data vulnerable to breach on the external systems, which often o...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PP-MDF-323290

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  • Google Android 13 must be configured to disable multiuser modes.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Multiuser mode allows multiple users to share a mobile device by providing a degree of separation between user data. To date,...
    Rule Medium Severity

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