Android 13 devices must be configured to disable the use of third-party keyboards.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| low | V-270070 | PP-MDF-993300 | ZEBR-13-010900 | SV-270070r1052950_rule | 2024-12-11 | 1 |
Description
Many third-party keyboard applications are known to contain malware.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
ℹ️ Check
Review the managed Zebra Android 13 configuration settings to confirm that no third-party keyboards are enabled.
This procedure is performed on the EMM console.
On the EMM console:
COBO and COPE:
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 Zebra Android 13 device to disallow the use of third-party keyboards.
On the EMM console:
COBO and COPE:
1. Open "Input methods".
2. Tap "Set input methods".
3. Select only the approved keyboard.
Additionally, Admins can configure application allowlists for Zebra Play that do not have any third-party keyboards for user installation.