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Archived TD0515:  Use Android APK manifest in test

Publication Date
2020.06.08

Protection Profiles
PP_APP_v1.3

Other References
FDP_DEC_EXT.1

Issue Description

Verifying the entries in the app's manifest is sufficient for meeting the Android tests for FDP_DEC_EXT.1.1 and FDP_DEC_EXT.1.2.

Resolution

The text for the For Android test for FDP_DEC_EXT.1.1 is modified as follows:

For Android: The evaluator shall verify that each <uses-permission>entry in the AndroidManifest.xml file for access to a hardware resource is reflected in the selection.

The text for the For Android test for FDP_DEC_EXT.1.2 is modified as follows:

For Android: The evaluator shall verify that each <uses-permission>entry in the AndroidManifest.xml file for access to a sentitive information repository is reflected in the selection.

Justification

Android apps must be distributed in an APK format, which must contain a manifest. The manifest must list all permissions available to the app. Allowing the manifest to be checked will fulfill the intent of the test, as described in the Application Note.

 
 
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