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XCCDF
Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 Security Technical Implementation Guide
PP-MDF-333330
PP-MDF-333330
An XCCDF Group - A logical subset of the XCCDF Benchmark
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PP-MDF-333330
1 Rule
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to disable ad hoc wireless client-to-client connection capability.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>Ad hoc wireless client-to-client connections allow mobile devices to communicate with each other directly, circumventing network security policies and making the traffic invisible. This could allow the exposure of sensitive DOD data and increase the risk of downloading and installing malware on the DOD mobile device. SFRID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1/WLAN</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>