Title

Apple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable copy/paste of data from managed to unmanaged applications. (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_SMF.1.1 #47

Check Content

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 "Require managed pasteboard" is set to "True". If "Require managed pasteboard" is not set to "True", this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the Apple iOS configuration profile to disable copy/paste of data from managed to unmanaged applications. The procedure for implementing this control will vary depending on the MDM/EMM used by the mobile service provider. In the MDM console, set "Require managed pasteboard" to "True". Configuration Profile Key: requireManagedPasteboard

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-278821r1150710_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-278821

Group Title: PP-MDF-993300

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