Check: AIOS-13-013200
Apple iOS/iPadOS 13 STIG:
AIOS-13-013200
(in versions v2 r1 through v1 r1)
Title
Apple iOS/iPadOS must disable password autofill in browsers and applications. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The AutoFill functionality in browsers and applications allows the user to complete a form that contains sensitive information, such as PII, without previous knowledge of the information. By allowing the use of the AutoFill functionality, an adversary who learns a user's iPhone and iPad passcode, or who otherwise is able to unlock the device, may be able to further breach other systems by relying on the AutoFill feature to provide information unknown to the adversary. By disabling the AutoFill functionality, the risk of an adversary gaining further information about the device's user or compromising other systems is significantly mitigated. 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 Password Autofill" 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 "Allow Password Autofill" is unchecked. On the iPhone/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 "Password Autofill is not allowed" is not listed. If "Password Autofill is not allowed" is not 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 password autofill in the management tool. This a Supervised-only control.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-219389r604137_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-219389
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. |