LG Android 6.x must implement the management setting: Disable NFC.

From LG Android 6.x Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-81367r2_rule LG Android 6.x must implement the management setting: Disable NFC.

Vulnerability discussion

NFC is a wireless technology that transmits small amounts of information from the device to the NFC reader. Any data transmitted can be potentially compromised. Disabling this feature mitigates this risk.SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #45

Check content

This validation procedure is performed on both the MDM Administration Console and the LG Android device. On the MDM console, do the following: 1. Ask the MDM administrator to display the "Allow NFC" setting in the "Android Restrictions" rule. 2. Verify the setting is disabled. 3. Verify the policy has been assigned to all groups. On the LG Android device: 1. Open Settings >> Networks >> Share & connect. 2. Verify "NFC" is disabled (grayed out). If on the MDM console the "Allow NFC" configuration is enabled or on the LG Android device NFC is not disabled (grayed out), this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the mobile operating system to disable NFC. On the MDM Administration Console, disable "Allow NFC".

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