IT Policy rule Allow Split-Pipe Connections (Security policy group) must be set as required.

From BlackBerry Enterprise Server (version 5.x), Part 3 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-21865r4_rule IT Policy rule Allow Split-Pipe Connections (Security policy group) must be set as required.

Vulnerability discussion

BlackBerry could be at risk if an application is able to open an internal and external connection on the BlackBerry at the same time. The BlackBerry could be exposed to Malware.

Check content

Detailed Policy Requirements: Split-pipe Connections are not allowed on DoD BlackBerrys. *****For this check, set IT Policy rule "Allow Split-Pipe connections" (Security policy group) to "No". Check Procedures: This is a BES IT Policy check. Recommend all checks related to BES IT policies be reviewed using the procedure in Check WIR1400-01 (V0003545). *****Verify IT Policy rule "Allow Split-Pipe Connections" (Security policy group) is set as required. If not set as required, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the IT Policy rule as specified in the "Checks" block.

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