Check: AIOS-18-011500
Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 STIG:
AIOS-18-011500
(in versions v1 r3 through v1 r1)
Title
Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: treat AirDrop as an unmanaged destination. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
AirDrop is a way to send contact information or photos to other users with AirDrop enabled. This feature enables a possible attack vector for adversaries to exploit. Once the attacker has gained access to the information broadcast by this feature, the attacker may distribute this sensitive information very quickly and without DOD's control or awareness. By disabling this feature, the risk of mass data exfiltration will be mitigated. Note: If the site uses Apple's optional Automatic Device Enrollment, this control is available as a supervised MDM control. SFRID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
Check Content
Review configuration settings to confirm "Treat AirDrop as an unmanaged destination" is enabled. 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 "Treat AirDrop as unmanaged destination" is checked. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Sharing managed documents using AirDrop not allowed" is listed. If "Treat AirDrop as unmanaged destination" is disabled in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "Sharing managed documents using AirDrop not allowed", this is a finding.
Fix Text
Install a configuration profile to treat AirDrop as an unmanaged destination.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-268037r1031217_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-268037
Group Title: PP-MDF-993300
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-002007 |
Prohibit the use of cached authenticators after an organization-defined time period. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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IA-5(13) |
Expiration of Cached Authenticators |