Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 Security Technical Implementation Guide
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must implement the management setting: not allow use of Handoff.
<VulnDiscussion>Handoff permits a user of an iPhone and iPad to transition user activities from one device to another. Handoff passes suffici...Rule Low Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must implement the management setting: not allow use of iPhone widgets on Mac.
<VulnDiscussion>iPhone widgets on Mac use Handoff. Handoff permits a user of an iPhone and iPad to transition user activities from one device...Rule Low Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must implement the management setting: require the user to enter a password when connecting to an AirPlay-enabled device.
<VulnDiscussion>When a user is allowed to use AirPlay without a password, it may mistakenly associate the iPhone and iPad with an AirPlay-ena...Rule Low Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must implement the management setting: require passcode for incoming Airplay connection requests.
<VulnDiscussion>When an incoming AirPlay request is allowed without a password, it may mistakenly associate the iPhone and iPad with an AirPl...Rule Low Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must implement the management setting: Disable Allow MailDrop.
<VulnDiscussion>MailDrop allows users to send large attachments (up to 5 GB) via iCloud. Storing data with a non-DOD cloud provider may leave...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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iPhone and iPad must have the latest available iOS/iPadOS operating system installed.
<VulnDiscussion>Required security features are not available in earlier OS versions. In addition, earlier versions may have known vulnerabili...Rule High Severity -
Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must implement the management setting: not allow messages in an ActiveSync Exchange account to be forwarded or moved to other accounts in the Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 Mail app.
<VulnDiscussion>The Apple iOS/iPadOS Mail app can be configured to support multiple email accounts concurrently. These email accounts are lik...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must implement the management setting: Treat AirDrop as an unmanaged destination.
<VulnDiscussion>AirDrop is a way to send contact information or photos to other users with AirDrop enabled. This feature enables a possible a...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must implement the management setting: not have any Family Members in Family Sharing.
<VulnDiscussion>Apple's Family Sharing service allows Apple iOS/iPadOS users to create a Family Group whose members have several shared capab...Rule Low Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must implement the management setting: not share location data through iCloud.
<VulnDiscussion>Sharing of location data is an operational security (OPSEC) risk because it potentially allows an adversary to determine a DO...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must implement the management setting: force Apple Watch wrist detection.
<VulnDiscussion>Because Apple Watch is a personal device, it is key that any sensitive DOD data displayed on the Apple Watch cannot be viewed...Rule Low Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 users must complete required training.
<VulnDiscussion>The security posture on iOS devices requires the device user to configure several required policy rules on their device. User...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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A managed photo app must be used to take and store work-related photos.
<VulnDiscussion>The iOS Photos app is unmanaged and may sync photos with a device user's personal iCloud account. Therefore, work-related pho...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must implement the management setting: enable USB Restricted Mode.
<VulnDiscussion>The USB lightning port on an iOS device can be used to access data on the device. The required settings ensure the Apple devi...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must not allow managed apps to write contacts to unmanaged contacts accounts.
<VulnDiscussion>Managed apps have been approved for the handling of DOD sensitive information. Unmanaged apps are provided for productivity a...Rule Low Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must not allow unmanaged apps to read contacts from managed contacts accounts.
<VulnDiscussion>Managed apps have been approved for the handling of DOD sensitive information. Unmanaged apps are provided for productivity a...Rule Low Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 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-993300
<GroupDescription></GroupDescription>Group -
Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must implement the management setting: disable AirDrop.
<VulnDiscussion>AirDrop is a way to send contact information or photos to other users with this same feature enabled. This feature enables a ...Rule Low Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must implement the management setting: disable paired Apple Watch.
<VulnDiscussion>Authorizing official (AO) approval is required before an Apple Watch (DOD owned or personally owned) can be paired with a DOD...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must implement the management setting: approved Apple Watches must be managed by an MDM.
<VulnDiscussion>Authorizing official (AO) approval is required before an Apple Watch (DOD owned or personally owned) can be paired with a DOD...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 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-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 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-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 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-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 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 -
Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 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-993300
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The Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 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-993300
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