Check: AIOS-13-013500
Apple iOS/iPadOS 13 STIG:
AIOS-13-013500
(in versions v2 r1 through v1 r1)
Title
Apple iOS/iPadOS must disable password sharing. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This control allows sharing passwords between Apple devices using Airdrop. 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 "Password Sharing is not allowed" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the 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 "Password Sharing is not allowed" 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 Sharing is not allowed" is not listed. If "Password Sharing is not allowed" is not disabled in both the management tool and on the Apple device, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Install a configuration profile to disable the allow password proximity sharing in the management tool. This a Supervised-only control.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-219392r604137_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-219392
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. |