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V-53891

CAT I (High)

BlackBerry PlayBook OS versions no longer supported by the manufacturer or vendor must not be installed on a device.

Rule ID

SV-68129r1_rule

STIG

BlackBerry PlayBook OS V2.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R2

CCIs

CCI-000366

Discussion

Unsupported versions of the operating system do not contain new security-related features and security patches that address known vulnerabilities. Software or hardware no longer supported by the manufacturer or vendor are not maintained or updated for current vulnerabilities leaving them open to potential attack.

Check Content

Manufacturer support for BlackBerry Playbook tablets ended April 2014.  If BlackBerry Playbook tablets are in use, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Replace the BlackBerry PlayBook with an approved device.