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GOOG-16-008400 - Google Android 16 must be configured to disable USB mass storage mode.

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Information

USB mass storage mode enables the transfer of data and software from one device to another. This software can include malware. When USB mass storage is enabled on a mobile device, it becomes a potential vector for malware and unauthorized data exfiltration. Prohibiting USB mass storage mode mitigates this risk.

SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #39

Solution

Configure the Google Android 16 device to disable USB mass storage mode.

On the EMM console:

COBO:

1. Open 'User restrictions'.
2. Open 'Set user restrictions'.
3. Toggle 'Disallow USB file transfer' to 'ON'.

COPE:

1. Open 'User restrictions'.
2. Open 'Set user restrictions on parent'.
3. Toggle 'Disallow USB file transfer' to 'ON'.

Configuration API: DISALLOW_MOUNT_PHYSICAL_MEDIA, DISALLOW_USB_FILE_TRANSFER

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_Google_Android_16_Y26M04_STIG.zip

Item Details

References: CAT|II, CCI|CCI-002546, Rule-ID|SV-276864r1140384_rule, STIG-ID|GOOG-16-008400, Vuln-ID|V-276864

Plugin: MDM

Control ID: 62765c7d5ec6fe152bfc816819ec9812766179311461c8525d6c0d2821529397