Check: AIOS-13-013300
Apple iOS/iPadOS 13 STIG:
AIOS-13-013300
(in versions v2 r1 through v1 r1)
Title
Apple iOS/iPadOS must disable allow setting up new nearby devices. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This control allows Apple device users to request passwords from nearby devices. This could lead to a compromise of the device password with an unauthorized person or device. DoD Apple device passwords should not be shared. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
Check Content
This 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, review configuration settings to confirm "Allow setting up new nearby devices" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the iOS/iPadOS device management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, then 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 "Proximity setup to a new device is not allowed" is unchecked. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles" or "Profiles & Device Management" or "Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Proximity setup to a new device is not allowed" is not listed. If "Proximity setup to a new device is not allowed" is disabled in both the iOS/iPadOS management tool and on the Apple device, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Install a configuration profile to disable the allow setting up new nearby devices in the management tool. This a Supervised only control.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-219390r604137_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-219390
Group Title: PP-MDF-991000
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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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. |