Apple iOS-iPadOS 16 STIG Version Comparison

There are 2 differences between versions v1 r2 (April 27, 2023) (the "left" version) and v2 r1 (July 24, 2024) (the "right" version).

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Title

Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable password proximity requests.

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 Password Proximity Requests" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the 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 management tool, verify "Allow Password Proximity Requests" is unchecked. On the iPhone and iPad device: 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 password requests not allowed" is not listed. If "Proximity password requests not allowed" is not disabled listed in the management tool and on the Apple device, this is a finding.

Discussion

This control allows one Apple device to be notified to share its password with a nearby device. 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

Fix

Install a configuration profile to disable the allow password proximity requests in the management tool. This a supervised-only control.