Samsung Android must be configured to disable all Bluetooth profiles except for HSP (Headset Profile), HFP (HandsFree Profile), SPP (Serial Port Profile), A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile), and PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile).
An XCCDF Rule
Description
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- ID
- SV-231020r608683_rule
- Severity
- Low
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Configure Samsung Android to disable all Bluetooth profiles except for HSP, HFP, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, and PBAP.
On the management tool, in the device Bluetooth section, add each DoD-approved profile UUID to the "Bluetooth UUID allowlist": HFP, HSP, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, and PBAP.