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Objective ID
Severity
Discussion
V-278697
low
The system administrator must have the capability to configure VPN access to meet organization-specific policies based on mission needs. Otherwise, a user could inadvertently or maliciously set up a VPN and connect to a network that poses unacceptable risk to DOD information systems. An adversary could exploit vulnerabilities created by the weaker configuration to compromise DOD sensitive information.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #3
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #3
V-278718
medium
If a user is able to configure the security setting, the user could inadvertently or maliciously set it to a value that poses unacceptable risk to DOD information systems. An adversary could exploit vulnerabilities created by the weaker configuration to compromise DOD sensitive information.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #40
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #40
V-278719
medium
If a user is able to configure the security setting, the user could inadvertently or maliciously set it to a value that poses unacceptable risk to DOD information systems. An adversary could exploit vulnerabilities created by the weaker configuration to compromise DOD sensitive information.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #40
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #40
V-278720
medium
If a user is able to configure the security setting, the user could inadvertently or maliciously set it to a value that poses unacceptable risk to DOD information systems. An adversary could exploit vulnerabilities created by the weaker configuration to compromise DOD sensitive information.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #40
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #40
V-278721
medium
If a user is able to configure the security setting, the user could inadvertently or maliciously set it to a value that poses unacceptable risk to DOD information systems. An adversary could exploit vulnerabilities created by the weaker configuration to compromise DOD sensitive information.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #40
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #40
V-278722
medium
If a user is able to configure the security setting, the user could inadvertently or maliciously set it to a value that poses unacceptable risk to DOD information systems. An adversary could exploit vulnerabilities created by the weaker configuration to compromise DOD sensitive information.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #40
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #40
V-278723
medium
If a user is able to configure the security setting, the user could inadvertently or maliciously set it to a value that poses unacceptable risk to DOD information systems. An adversary could exploit vulnerabilities created by the weaker configuration to compromise DOD sensitive information.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #40
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #40
V-278724
medium
If a user is able to configure the security setting, the user could inadvertently or maliciously set it to a value that poses unacceptable risk to DOD information systems. An adversary could exploit vulnerabilities created by the weaker configuration to compromise DOD sensitive information.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #40
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #40
V-278747
medium
Password strength is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting guessing and brute force attacks. The ability to crack a password is a function of how many attempts an adversary is permitted, how quickly an adversary can do each attempt, and the size of the password space. The longer the minimum length of the password is, the larger the password space. Having a too-short minimum password length significantly reduces password strength, increasing the chance of password compromise and resulting device and data compromise.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #1
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #1
V-278748
medium
Password strength is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting guessing and brute force attacks. Passwords that contain repeating or sequential characters are significantly easier to guess than those that do not contain repeating or sequential characters. Therefore, disallowing repeating or sequential characters increases password strength and decreases risk.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #1
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #1
V-278750
medium
The screen lock timeout must be set to a value that helps protect the device from unauthorized access. Having a too-long timeout would increase the window of opportunity for adversaries who gain physical access to the mobile device through loss, theft, etc. Such devices are much more likely to be in an unlocked state when acquired by an adversary, thus granting immediate access to the data on the mobile device. The maximum timeout period of 15 minutes has been selected to balance functionality and security; shorter timeout periods may be appropriate depending on the risks posed to the mobile device.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #2
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #2
V-278751
medium
The more attempts an adversary has to guess a password, the more likely the adversary will enter the correct password and gain access to resources on the device. Setting a limit on the number of attempts mitigates this risk. Setting the limit at 10 or less gives authorized users the ability to make a few mistakes when entering the password but still provides adequate protection against dictionary or brute force attacks on the password.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #2, FIA_AFL_EXT.1.5
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #2, FIA_AFL_EXT.1.5
V-278752
high
iOS/iPadOS 17 and later versions include a feature that allows the previous passcode to be valid for 72 hours after a passcode change. If the previous passcode has been compromised and the attacker has access to it and the Apple device, enterprise data and the enterprise network can be compromised. Currently there is no MDM control to force the old passcode to expire immediately after passcode change. The previous passcode will expire immediately after a passcode change if the MDM password history control is implemented.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278753
medium
Forcing all applications to be installed from authorized application repositories can prevent unauthorized and malicious applications from being installed and executed on mobile devices. Allowing such installations and executions could cause a compromise of DOD data accessible by these unauthorized/malicious applications.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #8
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #8
V-278755
medium
Requiring all authorized applications to be in an application allow list prevents the execution of any applications (e.g., unauthorized, malicious) that are not part of the allow list. Failure to configure an application allow list properly could allow unauthorized and malicious applications to be downloaded, installed, and executed on the mobile device, causing a compromise of DOD data accessible by these applications. Applications with the listed characteristics have features that can cause the compromise of sensitive DOD data or have features with no known application in the DOD environment.
Application note: The application allow list, in addition to controlling the installation of applications on the MD, must control user access/execution of all core and preinstalled applications, or the MD must provide an alternate method of restricting user access/execution to core and preinstalled applications.
Core application: Any application integrated into the OS by the OS or MD vendors.
Preinstalled application: Additional noncore applications included in the OS build by the OS vendor, MD vendor, or wireless carrier.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #8
Application note: The application allow list, in addition to controlling the installation of applications on the MD, must control user access/execution of all core and preinstalled applications, or the MD must provide an alternate method of restricting user access/execution to core and preinstalled applications.
Core application: Any application integrated into the OS by the OS or MD vendors.
Preinstalled application: Additional noncore applications included in the OS build by the OS vendor, MD vendor, or wireless carrier.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #8
V-278757
medium
Requiring all authorized applications to be in an application allow list prevents the execution of any applications (e.g., unauthorized, malicious) that are not part of the allow list. Failure to configure an application allow list properly could allow unauthorized and malicious applications to be downloaded, installed, and executed on the mobile device, causing a compromise of DOD data accessible by these applications. Applications with the listed characteristics have features that can cause the compromise of sensitive DOD data or have features with no known application in the DOD environment.
Application note: The application allow list, in addition to controlling the installation of applications on the MD, must control user access/execution of all core and preinstalled applications, or the MD must provide an alternate method of restricting user access/execution to core and preinstalled applications.
Core application: Any application integrated into the OS by the OS or MD vendors.
Preinstalled application: Additional noncore applications included in the OS build by the OS vendor, MD vendor, or wireless carrier.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #8
Application note: The application allow list, in addition to controlling the installation of applications on the MD, must control user access/execution of all core and preinstalled applications, or the MD must provide an alternate method of restricting user access/execution to core and preinstalled applications.
Core application: Any application integrated into the OS by the OS or MD vendors.
Preinstalled application: Additional noncore applications included in the OS build by the OS vendor, MD vendor, or wireless carrier.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #8
V-278758
medium
Many mobile devices display notifications on the lock screen so users can obtain relevant information in a timely manner without having to frequently unlock the phone to determine if there are new notifications. However, in many cases, these notifications can contain sensitive information. When they are available on the lock screen, an adversary can see them merely by being in close physical proximity to the device. Configuring the mobile operating system to not send notifications to the lock screen mitigates this risk.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #18
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #18
V-278759
medium
Many mobile devices display notifications on the lock screen so users can obtain relevant information in a timely manner without having to frequently unlock the phone to determine if there are new notifications. However, in many cases, these notifications can contain sensitive information. When they are available on the lock screen, an adversary can see them merely by being in close physical proximity to the device. Configuring the mobile operating system to not send notifications to the lock screen mitigates this risk.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #18
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #18
V-278767
low
Before granting access to the system, the mobile operating system is required to display the DOD-approved system use notification message or banner that provides privacy and security notices consistent with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance. Required banners help ensure that DOD can audit and monitor the activities of mobile device users without legal restriction.
System use notification messages can be displayed when individuals first access or unlock the mobile device. The banner must be implemented as a "click-through" banner at device unlock (to the extent permitted by the operating system). A "click-through" banner prevents further activity on the information system unless and until the user executes a positive action to manifest agreement by clicking on a box indicating "OK".
The approved DOD text must be used exactly as required in the Knowledge Service referenced in DODI 8500.01. For devices accommodating banners of 1300 characters, the banner text is:
You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only.
By using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions:
-The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations.
-At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS.
-Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG-authorized purpose.
-This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests--not for your personal benefit or privacy.
-Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details.
For devices with severe character limitations, the banner text is:
I've read & consent to terms in IS user agreem't.
The administrator must configure the banner text exactly as written without any changes.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #36
System use notification messages can be displayed when individuals first access or unlock the mobile device. The banner must be implemented as a "click-through" banner at device unlock (to the extent permitted by the operating system). A "click-through" banner prevents further activity on the information system unless and until the user executes a positive action to manifest agreement by clicking on a box indicating "OK".
The approved DOD text must be used exactly as required in the Knowledge Service referenced in DODI 8500.01. For devices accommodating banners of 1300 characters, the banner text is:
You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only.
By using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions:
-The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations.
-At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS.
-Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG-authorized purpose.
-This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests--not for your personal benefit or privacy.
-Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details.
For devices with severe character limitations, the banner text is:
I've read & consent to terms in IS user agreem't.
The administrator must configure the banner text exactly as written without any changes.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #36
V-278773
medium
Data on mobile devices is protected by numerous mechanisms, including user authentication, access control, and cryptography. When the data is backed up to an external system (either locally connected or cloud-based), many if not all of these mechanisms are no longer present. This leaves the backed-up data vulnerable to attack. Disabling backup to external systems mitigates this risk.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #40
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #40
V-278777
medium
App data sharing gives apps the ability to access the data of other apps for enhanced user functionality. However, sharing also poses a significant risk that unauthorized users or apps will obtain access to sensitive DOD information. To mitigate this risk, there are data sharing restrictions. If a user is allowed to make exceptions to the data sharing restriction policy, the user could enable unauthorized sharing of data, leaving it vulnerable to breach. Limiting the granting of exceptions to either the administrator or common application developer mitigates this risk.
Copy/paste of data between applications in different application processes or groups of application processes is considered an exception to the access control policy; therefore, the administrator must be able to enable/disable the feature. Other exceptions include allowing any data or application sharing between process groups.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #42, FDP_ACF_EXT.1.2
Copy/paste of data between applications in different application processes or groups of application processes is considered an exception to the access control policy; therefore, the administrator must be able to enable/disable the feature. Other exceptions include allowing any data or application sharing between process groups.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #42, FDP_ACF_EXT.1.2
V-278778
medium
Multiuser mode allows multiple users to share a mobile device by providing a degree of separation between user data. To date, no mobile device with multiuser mode features meets DOD requirements for access control, data separation, and nonrepudiation for user accounts. In addition, the MDFPP does not include design requirements for multiuser account services. Disabling multiuser mode mitigates the risk of not meeting DOD multiuser account security policies.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47a
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47a
V-278779
medium
When a mobile device is no longer going to be managed by MDM technologies, its protected/sensitive data must be sanitized because it will no longer be protected by the MDM software, putting it at much greater risk of unauthorized access and disclosure. At least one of the two options must be selected.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.2.1
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.2.1
V-278780
medium
When a mobile device is no longer going to be managed by MDM technologies, its protected/sensitive data must be sanitized because it will no longer be protected by the MDM software, putting it at much greater risk of unauthorized access and disclosure. At least one of the two options must be selected.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.2.1
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.2.1
V-278782
medium
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.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1/WLAN
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1/WLAN
V-278784
high
Passwords provide a form of access control that prevents unauthorized individuals from accessing computing resources and sensitive data. Passwords may also be a source of entropy for generation of key encryption or data encryption keys. If a password is not required to access data, this data is accessible to any adversary who obtains physical possession of the device. Requiring that a password be successfully entered before the mobile device data is unencrypted mitigates this risk.
Note: MDF PP requires a Password Authentication Factor and requires management of its length and complexity. It leaves open whether the existence of a password is subject to management. This requirement addresses the configuration to require a password, which is critical to the cybersecurity posture of the device.
SFR ID: FIA_UAU_EXT.1.1
Note: MDF PP requires a Password Authentication Factor and requires management of its length and complexity. It leaves open whether the existence of a password is subject to management. This requirement addresses the configuration to require a password, which is critical to the cybersecurity posture of the device.
SFR ID: FIA_UAU_EXT.1.1
V-278786
low
Ad Tracking refers to the advertisers' ability to categorize the device and spam the user with ads that are most relevant to the user's preferences. By not "Force limiting ad tracking", advertising companies are able to gather information about the user and device's browsing habits. If "Limit Ad Tracking" is not limited, a database of browsing habits of DOD devices can be gathered and stored under no supervision of the DOD. Limiting ad tracking does not completely mitigate the risk but does limit the amount of information gathering.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278787
low
The AutoFill functionality in the Safari web browser allows the user to complete a form that contains sensitive information, such as PII, without previous knowledge of the information. By allowing the use of the AutoFill functionality, an adversary who learns a user's iPhone or iPad passcode, or who otherwise is able to unlock the device, may be able to further breach other systems by relying on the AutoFill feature to provide information unknown to the adversary. By disabling the AutoFill functionality, the risk of an adversary gaining additional information about the device's user or compromising other systems is significantly mitigated.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278788
medium
If iCloud backups are not encrypted, this could lead to the unauthorized disclosure of DOD sensitive information if non-DOD personnel are able to access that machine. Forcing the backup to be encrypted greatly mitigates the risk of compromising sensitive data. Work data iCloud backup and USB connections to computers are not authorized, but this control provides defense-in-depth for cases in which a user violates policy either intentionally or inadvertently.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278789
low
Handoff permits a user of an iPhone and iPad to transition user activities from one device to another. Handoff passes sufficient information between the devices to describe the activity, but app data synchronization associated with the activity is handled though iCloud, which should be disabled on a compliant iPhone and iPad. If a user associates both DOD and personal devices to the same Apple ID, the user may improperly reveal information about the nature of the user's activities on an unprotected device. Disabling Handoff mitigates this risk.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278790
low
iPhone widgets on Mac use Handoff. Handoff permits a user of an iPhone and iPad to transition user activities from one device to another. Handoff passes sufficient information between the devices to describe the activity, but app data synchronization associated with the activity is handled though iCloud, which should be disabled on a compliant iPhone and iPad. If a user associates both DOD and personal devices to the same Apple ID, the user may improperly reveal information about the nature of the user's activities on an unprotected device. Disabling Handoff mitigates this risk.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278791
low
When a user is allowed to use AirPlay without a password, it may mistakenly associate the iPhone and iPad with an AirPlay-enabled device other than the one intended (i.e., by choosing the wrong one from the AirPlay list displayed). This creates the potential for someone in control of a mistakenly associated device to obtain DOD sensitive information without authorization. Requiring a password before such an association mitigates this risk. Passwords do not require any administration and are not required to comply with any complexity requirements.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #40
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #40
V-278792
medium
MailDrop allows users to send large attachments (up to 5GB) via iCloud. Storing data with a non-DOD cloud provider may leave the data vulnerable to breach. Disabling non-DOD cloud services mitigates this risk.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278793
high
Required security features are not available in earlier OS versions. In addition, earlier versions may have known vulnerabilities.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278794
medium
Exchange email messages are a form of data in transit and thus are vulnerable to eavesdropping and man-in-the-middle attacks. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), also referred to as Transport Layer Security (TLS), provides encryption and authentication services that mitigate the risk of breach.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278795
medium
The Apple iOS/iPadOS Mail app can be configured to support multiple email accounts concurrently. These email accounts are likely to involve content of varying degrees of sensitivity (e.g., both personal and enterprise messages). To prevent the unauthorized and undetected forwarding or moving of messages from one account to another, Mail ActiveSync Exchange accounts can be configured to block such behavior. While users may still send a message from the Exchange account to another account, these transactions must involve an Exchange server, enabling audit records of the transaction, filtering of mail content, and subsequent forensic analysis.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278796
medium
AirDrop is a way to send contact information or photos to other users with AirDrop enabled. This feature enables a possible attack vector for adversaries to exploit. Once the attacker has gained access to the information broadcast by this feature, the attacker may distribute this sensitive information very quickly and without DOD's control or awareness. By disabling this feature, the risk of mass data exfiltration will be mitigated.
Note: If the site uses Apple's optional Automatic Device Enrollment, this control is available as a supervised MDM control.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
Note: If the site uses Apple's optional Automatic Device Enrollment, this control is available as a supervised MDM control.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278797
low
Apple's Family Sharing service allows Apple iOS/iPadOS users to create a Family Group whose members have several shared capabilities, including the ability to lock, wipe, play a sound on, or locate the iPhone and iPads of other members. Each member of the group must be invited to the group and accept that invitation. A DOD user's iPhone and iPad may be inadvertently or maliciously wiped by another member of the Family Group. This poses a risk that the user could be without a mobile device for a period of time or lose sensitive information that has not been backed up to other storage media. Configuring iPhone and iPads so their associated Apple IDs are not members of Family Groups mitigates this risk.
Note: If the site uses Apple's optional Automatic Device Enrollment, this control is available as a supervised MDM control.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
Note: If the site uses Apple's optional Automatic Device Enrollment, this control is available as a supervised MDM control.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278798
medium
Sharing of location data is an operational security (OPSEC) risk because it potentially allows an adversary to determine a DOD user's location, movements, and patterns in those movements over time. An adversary could use this information to target the user or gather intelligence on the user's likely activities. Using commercial cloud services to store and handle location data could leave the data vulnerable to breach, particularly by sophisticated adversaries. Disabling the use of such services mitigates this risk.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278799
low
Because Apple Watch is a personal device, it is key that any sensitive DOD data displayed on the Apple Watch cannot be viewed when the watch is not in the immediate possession of the user. This control ensures the Apple Watch screen locks when the user takes the watch off, thereby protecting sensitive DOD data from possible exposure.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278800
medium
The security posture on iOS devices requires the device user to configure several required policy rules on their device. User-Based Enforcement (UBE) is required for these controls. In addition, if the authorizing official (AO) has approved users' full access to the Apple App Store, users must receive training on risks. If a user is not aware of their responsibilities and does not comply with UBE requirements, the security posture of the iOS mobile device and DOD sensitive data may become compromised.
SFR ID: NA
SFR ID: NA
V-278801
medium
The iOS Photos app is unmanaged and may sync photos with a device or user's personal iCloud account; therefore, work-related photos must not be taken via the iOS camera app or stored in the Photos app. A managed photo app must be used to take and manage work-related photos.
SFR ID: NA
SFR ID: NA
V-278803
medium
The USB port on an iOS device can be used to access data on the device. The required settings ensure the Apple device password is entered before a previously trusted USB accessory can connect to the device.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278804
low
Managed apps have been approved for the handling of DOD sensitive information. Unmanaged apps are provided for productivity and morale purposes but are not approved to handle DOD sensitive information. Examples of unmanaged apps include those for news services, travel guides, maps, and social networking. If a document were to be viewed in a managed app and the user had the ability to open this same document in an unmanaged app, this could lead to the compromise of sensitive DOD data. In some cases, the unmanaged apps are connected to cloud backup or social networks that would permit dissemination of DOD sensitive information to unauthorized individuals. Not allowing data to be opened within unmanaged apps mitigates the risk of compromising sensitive data.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #42, FDP_ACF_EXT.1.2
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #42, FDP_ACF_EXT.1.2
V-278805
low
Managed apps have been approved for the handling of DOD sensitive information. Unmanaged apps are provided for productivity and morale purposes but are not approved to handle DOD sensitive information. Examples of unmanaged apps include those for news services, travel guides, maps, and social networking. If a document were to be viewed in a managed app and the user had the ability to open this same document in an unmanaged app, this could lead to the compromise of sensitive DOD data. In some cases, the unmanaged apps are connected to cloud backup or social networks that would permit dissemination of DOD sensitive information to unauthorized individuals. Not allowing data to be opened within unmanaged apps mitigates the risk of compromising sensitive data.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #42, FDP_ACF_EXT.1.2
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #42, FDP_ACF_EXT.1.2
V-278806
medium
AirDrop is a way to send contact information or photos to other users with this same feature enabled. This feature enables a possible attack vector for adversaries to exploit. Once the attacker has gained access to the information broadcast by this feature, the attacker may distribute this sensitive information very quickly and without DOD's control or awareness. By disabling this feature, the risk of mass data exfiltration will be mitigated.
Note: If the site uses Apple's optional Automatic Device Enrollment, this control is available as a supervised MDM control.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
Note: If the site uses Apple's optional Automatic Device Enrollment, this control is available as a supervised MDM control.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278807
medium
Sensitive DOD could be exposed if an unauthorized Apple Watch is paired to a DOD iPhone.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278809
medium
The AutoFill functionality in browsers and applications allows the user to complete a form that contains sensitive information, such as PII, without previous knowledge of the information. By allowing the use of the AutoFill functionality, an adversary who learns a user's iPhone and iPad passcode, or who otherwise is able to unlock the device, may be able to further breach other systems by relying on the AutoFill feature to provide information unknown to the adversary. By disabling the AutoFill functionality, the risk of an adversary gaining further information about the device's user or compromising other systems is significantly mitigated.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278810
medium
This control allows Apple device users to request passwords from nearby devices. 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.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278811
medium
This control allows one Apple device to be notified to share its password with a nearby device. 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.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278812
medium
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.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278813
low
This control does not share a DOD user's location but encourages location sharing between DOD mobile device users, which can lead to operational security (OPSEC) risks. Sharing the location of a DOD mobile device is a violation of AIOS-17-011700.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278814
medium
When an iOS/iPadOS is not supervised, the DOD mobile service provider cannot control when new iOS/iPadOS updates are installed on site-managed devices. Most updates should be installed immediately to mitigate new security vulnerabilities, while some sites need to test each update prior to installation to ensure critical missions are not adversely impacted by the update.
Several password and data protection controls can be implemented only when an Apple device is supervised.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
Several password and data protection controls can be implemented only when an Apple device is supervised.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278815
medium
Unauthorized use of USB storage drives could lead to the introduction of malware or unauthorized software into the DOD IT infrastructure and compromise of sensitive DOD information and systems.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278816
low
Many software systems automatically send diagnostic data to the manufacturer or a third party. This data enables the developers to understand real-world field behavior and improve the product based on that information. Unfortunately, it can also reveal information about what DOD users are doing with the systems and what causes them to fail. An adversary embedded within the software development team or elsewhere could use the information acquired to breach mobile operating system security. Disabling automatic transfer of such information mitigates this risk.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47a
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47a
V-278817
medium
Configuration profiles define security policies on Apple iOS devices. If a user is able to remove a configuration profile, the user can then change the configuration that had been enforced by that policy. Relaxing security policies may introduce vulnerabilities the profiles had mitigated. Configuring a profile to never be removed mitigates this risk.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278818
medium
Allowing network drive access by the Files app could lead to the introduction of malware or unauthorized software into the DOD IT infrastructure and compromise of sensitive DOD information and systems.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278819
medium
If a user is able to configure the security setting, the user could inadvertently or maliciously set it to a value that poses unacceptable risk to DOD information systems. An adversary could exploit vulnerabilities created by the weaker configuration to compromise DOD sensitive information. Dictation information could contain sensitive DOD information; therefore, should not leave the DOD control.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278820
medium
If a user is able to configure the security setting, the user could inadvertently or maliciously set it to a value that poses unacceptable risk to DOD information systems. An adversary could exploit vulnerabilities created by the weaker configuration to compromise DOD sensitive information. Translation information could contain sensitive DOD information and therefore should not leave the DOD control.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278821
medium
If a user is able to configure the security setting, the user could inadvertently or maliciously set it to a value that poses unacceptable risk to DOD information systems. An adversary could exploit vulnerabilities created by the weaker configuration to compromise DOD sensitive information.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278822
medium
DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates are used to verify the authenticity of PKI certificates of users and web services. If the user is allowed to remove root and intermediate certificates, the user could allow an adversary to falsely sign a certificate in such a way that it could not be detected. Restricting the ability to remove DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates to the administrator mitigates this risk.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278823
medium
Auto Unlock allows an Apple Watch to automatically unlock an iPhone or Mac when in close proximity (not available for iPad). This feature allows the iPhone/Mac to be unlocked without the user entering the device passcode, which may lead to unauthorized users access to the iPhone/Mac and sensitive DOD data. This control is not applicable if the authorizing official (AO) has approved the use of Apple Watches.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278824
medium
Forcing all applications to be installed from authorized application repositories can prevent unauthorized and malicious applications from being installed and executed on mobile devices. Allowing such installations and executions could cause a compromise of DOD data accessible by these unauthorized/malicious applications.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278825
medium
Forcing all applications to be installed from authorized application repositories can prevent unauthorized and malicious applications from being installed and executed on mobile devices. Allowing such installations and executions could cause a compromise of DOD data accessible by these unauthorized/malicious applications.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278826
medium
An eSIM may contain sensitive DOD data and must be wiped of data when the mobile device is wiped to protect sensitive data from exposure.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278827
medium
The ChatGPT feature of Apple Intelligence allows DOD information to be downloaded from the DOD iPhone/iPad and processed by the ChatGPT application in the cloud. The ChatGPT feature of Apple Intelligence increases the risk of compromise of sensitive DOD information.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278828
medium
Beta operating system updates may contain features that could lead to the compromise of sensitive DOD information or provide a vector for the attack on the DOD network. The current STIG will not normally provide controls to disable these unsecure features.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278829
medium
Hidden apps cannot be seen by enterprise management applications (e.g., MDM server), and therefore, unauthorized apps or apps with embedded malware could be installed and hidden from the MDM or mobile threat detection (MTD) apps. Hidden apps may lead to the compromise of sensitive DOD data or provide a vector to attacks on the DOD network.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278830
medium
Cell phone recordings are saved as unmanaged recordings in the Notes app, which may be accessible to unmanaged apps. There is a risk that sensitive DOD information can be recorded from a cell phone call, saved in Notes, and be accessible to an unmanaged App, which may expose sensitive DOD information.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278831
medium
iPhone Mirroring allows managed data on a DOD iPhone to be manipulated by an unmanaged Mac. In certain situations, this may lead to the exposure of sensitive DOD data like notifications, messages, photos, etc.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278832
medium
This feature must be disabled in order to comply with DOD electronic records retention requirements for mobile devices. Otherwise, mobile device users could wipe the device, which would violate DOD policy.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278833
low
The use of voice assistants could expose sensitive DOD data to cloud-based servers during the processing of assistant requests.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278834
low
The use of voice assistants could expose sensitive DOD data to cloud-based servers during the processing of assistant requests.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278835
low
The use of voice assistants could expose sensitive DOD data to cloud-based servers during the processing of assistant requests.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278836
medium
The automatic download of apps to a DOD mobile device could cause the exposure of sensitive DOD information when an unauthorized app is installed.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278837
medium
The connection of a DOD iPhone to a Mac or PC could cause the exposure of sensitive DOD information.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278838
low
AirPrint allows the printing of sensitive DOD documents to non-DOD controlled printers, which may lead to the exposure of sensitive DOD information.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278839
low
AirPrint allows the printing of sensitive DOD documents to non-DOD controlled printers, which may lead to the exposure of sensitive DOD information.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278840
low
AirPrint allows the printing of sensitive DOD documents to non-DOD controlled printers, which may lead to the exposure of sensitive DOD information.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278841
low
AirPrint allows the printing of sensitive DOD documents to non-DOD controlled printers, which may lead to the exposure of sensitive DOD information.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278842
low
There is no known mission need for this personal use feature.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278843
low
There is no known mission need for this personal use feature.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278844
low
The security of the Apple Intelligence system has not been vetted by the DOD and the risk to DOD sensitive information is not known at this time. Therefore, Apple intelligence features will be disabled until more information is available.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278845
low
The security of the Apple Intelligence system has not been vetted by the DOD and the risk to DOD sensitive information is not known at this time. Therefore, Apple intelligence features will be disabled until more information is available.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278846
low
The security of the Apple Intelligence system has not been vetted by the DOD and the risk to DOD sensitive information is not known at this time. Therefore, Apple intelligence features will be disabled until more information is available.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278847
medium
DOD mobile devices are in constant risk of cyber threats. MTD apps partially mitigate these risks by providing real-time threat detection, malware prevention, and vulnerability analysis.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278848
low
FaceTime is considered a personal use feature.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278849
low
eSIM transfers could lead to the unauthorized use of DOD paid cellular service.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278850
low
A screenshot or screen recording of sensitive DOD information could lead to the inadvertent exposure of that information.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
V-278851
medium
There are three possible use cases regarding camera use on a DOD iPhone or iPad:
1. Disable use of the camera devicewide – both unmanaged and managed use.
2. Allow camera use – both unmanaged and managed. In this case, the requirement is Not Applicable.
3. Disable camera use for unmanaged camera apps (e.g., iPhone camera app) but allow camera use for an approved managed camera app (e.g., Microsoft OneDrive).
Authorizing official (AO) approval is required before the Apple device camera can be enabled for a specific user or group of users, or for a specific managed camera app, based on a risk assessment of the operational environment. Camera use may lead to the exposure of sensitive DOD information in some operational environment.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
1. Disable use of the camera devicewide – both unmanaged and managed use.
2. Allow camera use – both unmanaged and managed. In this case, the requirement is Not Applicable.
3. Disable camera use for unmanaged camera apps (e.g., iPhone camera app) but allow camera use for an approved managed camera app (e.g., Microsoft OneDrive).
Authorizing official (AO) approval is required before the Apple device camera can be enabled for a specific user or group of users, or for a specific managed camera app, based on a risk assessment of the operational environment. Camera use may lead to the exposure of sensitive DOD information in some operational environment.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278852
medium
Authorizing Official (AO) approval is required before the Apple device Bluetooth radio can be enabled. All AO approvals should be documented and based on critical mission need. Use of Bluetooth may lead to the exposure of sensitive DOD information in some operational environments.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
V-278853
medium
Wi-Fi Aware allows direct connections between nearby devices for fast data transfer, video streaming, and multiplayer gaming. It allows full peer-to-peer device discovery and communication where two or more devices are publishing and/or subscribing to the same known service name. There is risk that sensitive DOD information could be transferred from a DOD mobile device to a non-DOD device or from Work Profile apps on a DOD device to Personal Profile apps on a non-DOD device.
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47