Title

Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable automatic downloads of apps purchased on other Apple devices. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

The automatic download of apps to a DOD mobile device could cause the exposure of sensitive DOD information when an unauthorized app is installed. SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47

Check Content

Review configuration settings to confirm automatic downloading of apps is disabled. This is 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, follow these procedures: This check procedure is performed on both the device management tool and the iPhone and iPad device. 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 "Allow automatic app downloads" is unchecked. On the iPhone/iPad device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Automatic downloading apps not allowed" is listed. If "Automatic downloading apps" is not disabled in the management tool and on the Apple device, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Install a configuration profile to disable "Allow automatic app downloads". This is a supervised-only control.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-276203r1115678_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-276203

Group Title: PP-MDF-993300

Expert Comments

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