Apple iOS-iPadOS 16 Security Technical Implementation Guide
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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PP-MDF-990000
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable Password AutoFill in browsers and applications.
<VulnDiscussion>The AutoFill functionality in browsers and applications allows the user to complete a form that contains sensitive informatio...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-990000
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable allow setting up new nearby devices.
<VulnDiscussion>This control allows Apple device users to request passwords from nearby devices. This could lead to a compromise of the devic...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-990000
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable password proximity requests.
<VulnDiscussion>This control allows one Apple device to be notified to share its password with a nearby device. This could lead to a compromi...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-990000
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable password sharing.
<VulnDiscussion>This control allows sharing passwords between Apple devices using AirDrop. This could lead to a compromise of the device pass...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-990000
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable Find My Friends in the Find My app.
<VulnDiscussion>This control does not share a DoD user's location but encourages location sharing between DoD mobile device users, which can ...Rule Low Severity -
PP-MDF-990000
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The Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 must be supervised by the MDM.
<VulnDiscussion>When an iOS/iPadOS is not supervised, the DoD mobile service provider cannot control when new iOS/iPadOS updates are installe...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-990000
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable "Allow USB drive access in Files app" if the authorizing official (AO) has not approved the use of DoD-approved USB storage drives with iOS/iPadOS devices.
<VulnDiscussion>Unauthorized use of USB storage drives could lead to the introduction of malware or unauthorized software into the DoD IT inf...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-990000
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The Apple iOS must be configured to disable automatic transfer of diagnostic data to an external device other than an MDM service with which the device has enrolled.
<VulnDiscussion>Many software systems automatically send diagnostic data to the manufacturer or a third party. This data enables the develope...Rule Low Severity -
PP-MDF-990000
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Apple iOS must implement the management setting: Not allow a user to remove Apple iOS configuration profiles that enforce DoD security requirements.
<VulnDiscussion>Configuration profiles define security policies on Apple iOS devices. If a user is able to remove a configuration profile, th...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-990000
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable "Allow network drive access in Files access".
<VulnDiscussion>Allowing network drive access by the Files app could lead to the introduction of malware or unauthorized software into the Do...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-990000
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable connections to Siri servers for the purpose of dictation.
<VulnDiscussion>If a user is able to configure the security setting, the user could inadvertently or maliciously set it to a value that poses...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-990000
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable connections to Siri servers for the purpose of translation.
<VulnDiscussion>If a user is able to configure the security setting, the user could inadvertently or maliciously set it to a value that poses...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-990000
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable copy/paste of data from managed to unmanaged applications.
<VulnDiscussion>If a user is able to configure the security setting, the user could inadvertently or maliciously set it to a value that poses...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-990000
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 must be configured to disable Auto Unlock of the iPhone by an Apple Watch.
<VulnDiscussion>Auto Unlock allows an Apple Watch to automatically unlock an iPhone or Mac when in close proximity (not available for iPad). ...Rule Medium Severity
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