The LG Android 5.0 platform must disable Android Smart Lock.

From LG Android 5.x Interim Security Configuration Guide

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-73277r1_rule The LG Android 5.0 platform must disable Android Smart Lock.

Vulnerability discussion

Android Smart Lock provides the capability for the user to unlock the device using non-approved methods, including having a "trusted" device nearby, trusted face viewing the screen, or by swiping the device with a specific pattern. Alternate device authentication methods to using the device unlock password have not been approved for use in the DoD.SFR ID: FMT_MOF.1.1(2) #13

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This validation procedure is performed on both the MDM Administration Console and the LG Android device. Check whether the appropriate setting is configured on the MDM Administration Console: 1. Ask the MDM administrator to display the "Allow Smart Lock" setting in the MDM console . 2. Verify "Allow Smart Lock" is disabled. On the LG Android device : 1. Unlock the device. 2. Open the device settings. 3. Navigate to the Smart Lock setting: Settings > Lock Screen > click "Smart Lock" 4. Verify Smart Lock is disabled and the following message is displayed: (Disabled by administrator) If the Smart Lock setting is not disabled, or if the user is able to enable Smart Lock, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the mobile device to disable the Smart Lock setting. On the MDM Administration Console, disable the "Allow Smart Lock" setting.

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