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Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable password sharing.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

<VulnDiscussion>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 must not be shared. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

ID
SV-254631r959010_rule
Severity
Medium
References
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

Install a configuration profile to disable the allow password proximity sharing in the management tool. This a supervised-only control.