Android 15 devices must be configured to disable the use of third-party keyboards.

Overview

Finding IDVersionRule IDIA ControlsSeverity
V-267460GOOG-15-010900SV-267460r1033046_ruleCCI-000366low
Description
Many third-party keyboard applications are known to contain malware. SFRID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
STIGDate
Google Android 15 COBO Security Technical Implementation Guide2024-12-05

Details

Check Text (C-267460r1033046_chk)

Review the managed Google Android 15 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 Text (F-71287r1033045_fix)

Configure the Google Android 15 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 allow lists for Google Play that do not have any third-party keyboards for user installation.