Check: AIOS-14-001000
Apple iOS/iPadOS 14 STIG:
AIOS-14-001000
(in versions v1 r3 through v1 r1)
Title
Apple iOS/iPadOS must not include applications with the following characteristics: access to Siri when the device is locked. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
On iPhone and iPad, users can access the device's contact database or calendar to obtain phone numbers and other information using a human voice even when the mobile device is locked. Often this information is Personally Identifiable Information (PII), which is considered sensitive. It could also be used by an adversary to profile the user or engage in social engineering to obtain further information from other unsuspecting users. Disabling access to the contact database and calendar in these situations mitigates the risk of this attack. The AO may waive this requirement with written notice if the operational environment requires this capability. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #8b
Check Content
Review configuration settings to confirm that Siri is disabled on the Lock screen. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. 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 Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Allow Siri while device is locked" is unchecked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>allowAssistantWhileLocked</key><false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management" or "Profiles". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Siri while locked not allowed" is listed. If "Allow Siri while device is locked" is checked in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool; or "<key>allowAssistantWhileLocked</key><true/>" appears in the configuration profile; or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool does not list "Siri while locked not allowed", this is a finding.
Fix Text
Install a configuration profile to disable Siri while the device is locked.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-228735r561031_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-228735
Group Title: PP-MDF-301100
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000068 |
The information system implements cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality of remote access sessions. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AC-17 (2) |
Protection Of Confidentiality / Integrity Using Encryption |