The Samsung Android device must be configured to disable the use of third-party keyboards.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| low | V-268972 | PP-MDF-993300 | KNOX-15-010200 | SV-268972r1036012_rule | 2025-09-02 | 1 |
Description
Many third-party keyboard applications are known to contain malware.
SFRID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
ℹ️ Check
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
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.