Title

Apple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable AirPrint. (Cat III impact)

Discussion

AirPrint allows the printing of sensitive DOD documents to non-DOD controlled printers, which may lead to the exposure of sensitive DOD information. SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47

Check Content

Review configuration settings to confirm it 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 AirPrint" 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 "AirPrint not allowed" is listed. If AirPrint 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 AirPrint". This is a supervised-only control. Configuration Profile Key: AllowAirPrint

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-278838r1151214_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-278838

Group Title: PP-MDF-993300

Expert Comments

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