Check: AIOS-16-003400
Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 STIG:
AIOS-16-003400
(in version v1 r1)
Title
Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 must not allow backup to remote systems (My Photo Stream). (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If a user is able to configure the security setting, the user could inadvertently or maliciously set it to a value that poses unacceptable risk to DoD information systems. An adversary could exploit vulnerabilities created by the weaker configuration to compromise DoD sensitive information. SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #40
Check Content
Note: This requirement is not applicable if the authorizing official (AO) has approved users' full access to the Apple App Store for downloading unmanaged (personal) apps and syncing personal data on the device with personal cloud data storage accounts. The site must have an AO-signed document showing the AO has assumed the risk for users' full access to the Apple App Store. Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow My Photo Stream" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS 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 Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Allow My Photo Stream" is unchecked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>allowPhotoStream</key><false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). 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 Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Photo Stream not allowed" is listed. If "Allow Photo Stream" is checked in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, "<key>allowPhotoStream</key> <true/>" appears in the configuration profile, or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "Photo Stream not allowed", this is a finding.
Fix Text
Install a configuration profile to disable My Photo Stream.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-254582r862186_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-254582
Group Title: PP-MDF-321290
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000097 |
The organization restricts or prohibits the use of organization-controlled portable storage devices by authorized individuals on external information systems. |
| CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
| CCI-000370 |
The organization employs automated mechanisms to centrally manage configuration settings for organization-defined information system components. |