STIGQter: STIG Summary: Google Android 9.x Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 23 Aug 2019:

The Google Android Pie must be configured to enforce a minimum password length of six characters.

DISA Rule

SV-106409r1_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-97305

Group Title

PP-MDF-301010

Rule Version

GOOG-09-000100

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000205 - The information system enforces minimum password length.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the Google Android device to enforce a minimum password length of six characters.

On the MDM console:
1. Open password requirements.
2. Open device password section.
3. Enter in the number of characters as "6".

Check Contents

Review Google Android device configuration settings to determine if the mobile device is enforcing a minimum password length of six characters.

This validation procedure is performed on both the MDM Administration Console and the Android Pie device.

On the MDM console:
1. Open password requirements
2. Open device password section
3. Ensure the minimum password length is set to "6" characters

On the Android Pie device, do the following:

1. Open Settings > Security & location > Screen lock
2. Enter current password
3. Tap on "Password"
4. Verify Password length listed is at least 6

If the device password length is not set to six characters or more on MDM console or on the Android Pie device, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-97305

Documentable

False

Rule Version

GOOG-09-000100

Severity Override Guidance

Review Google Android device configuration settings to determine if the mobile device is enforcing a minimum password length of six characters.

This validation procedure is performed on both the MDM Administration Console and the Android Pie device.

On the MDM console:
1. Open password requirements
2. Open device password section
3. Ensure the minimum password length is set to "6" characters

On the Android Pie device, do the following:

1. Open Settings > Security & location > Screen lock
2. Enter current password
3. Tap on "Password"
4. Verify Password length listed is at least 6

If the device password length is not set to six characters or more on MDM console or on the Android Pie device, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

3499

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