Title

Apple iOS/iPadOS 15 must disable allow setting up new nearby devices. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

This control allows Apple device users to request passwords from nearby devices. This could lead to a compromise of the device password with an unauthorized person or device. DoD Apple device passwords must not be shared. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47

Check Content

This a supervised-only control. If the iPhone or iPad being reviewed is not supervised by the MDM, this control is automatically a finding. If the iPhone or iPad being reviewed is supervised by the MDM, review configuration settings to confirm "Allow setting up new nearby devices" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the iOS/iPadOS device management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Proximity setup to a new device is not allowed" is unchecked. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management" or "Profiles". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Proximity setup to a new device is not allowed" is not listed. If "Proximity setup to a new device is not allowed" is disabled in both the iOS/iPadOS management tool and on the Apple device, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Install a configuration profile to disable allow setting up new nearby devices in the management tool. This a supervised-only control.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-250970r802001_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-250970

Group Title: PP-MDF-990000

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