Search filters the loaded procedure list locally. Separate terms must all match (use quotes for an exact phrase). Cached STIG Search results apply when you arrive from Search.
Objective ID
Severity
Discussion
V-228729
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_EXT.1.1 #1a
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #1a
V-228730
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_EXT.1.1 #1b
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #1b
V-228731
medium
The screen-lock timeout helps protect the device from unauthorized access. Devices without a screen-lock timeout provide an 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 and possibly access to DoD networks.
Satisfies: PP-MDF-301030, PP-MDF-301040
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #2a & #2b
Satisfies: PP-MDF-301030, PP-MDF-301040
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #2a & #2b
V-228732
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 ten 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_EXT.1.1 #2c, FIA_AFL_EXT.1.5
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #2c, FIA_AFL_EXT.1.5
V-228733
low
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_EXT.1.1 #3
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #3
V-228734
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_EXT.1.1 #8a
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #8a
V-228735
medium
On iPhone and iPad, users can access the device's contact database or calendar to obtain phone numbers and other information using a human voice even when the mobile device is locked. Often this information is Personally Identifiable Information (PII), which is considered sensitive. It could also be used by an adversary to profile the user or engage in social engineering to obtain further information from other unsuspecting users. Disabling access to the contact database and calendar in these situations mitigates the risk of this attack. The AO may waive this requirement with written notice if the operational environment requires this capability.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #8b
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #8b
V-228736
medium
Requiring all authorized applications to be in an application whitelist prevents the execution of any applications (e.g., unauthorized, malicious) that are not part of the whitelist. Failure to configure an application whitelist 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 whitelist, 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 pre-installed applications.
Core application: Any application integrated into the OS by the OS or MD vendors.
Pre-installed application: Additional non-core applications included in the OS build by the OS vendor, MD vendor, or wireless carrier.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #8b
Application note: The application whitelist, 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 pre-installed applications.
Core application: Any application integrated into the OS by the OS or MD vendors.
Pre-installed application: Additional non-core applications included in the OS build by the OS vendor, MD vendor, or wireless carrier.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #8b
V-228737
medium
Many mobile devices display notifications on the lock screen so that 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 MOS to not send notifications to the lock screen mitigates this risk.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #19
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #19
V-228738
medium
Many mobile devices display notifications on the lock screen so that 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. Notifications on the lock screen can be viewed by an adversary merely by being in close physical proximity to the device. Configuring the MOS to not send notifications to the lock screen mitigates this risk.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #19
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #19
V-228739
low
The mobile operating system is required to display the DoD-approved system use notification message or banner before granting access to the system 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 KS 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_EXT.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 KS 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_EXT.1.1 #36
V-228740
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_EXT.1.1 #40
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #40
V-228741
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-228742
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-228743
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-228744
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-228745
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-228746
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-228747
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-228748
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 DoD-sensitive 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; and 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_EXT.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; and 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_EXT.1.1 #42, FDP_ACF_EXT.1.2
V-228750
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 v2.0 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 v2.0 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-228751
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. By limiting ad tracking, this setting does not completely mitigate the risk, but it limits the amount of information gathering.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228752
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 further information about the device's user or compromising other systems is significantly mitigated.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228753
medium
When syncing an iPhone and iPad to a computer running iTunes, iTunes will prompt the user to back up the iPhone and iPad. If the performed backup is not encrypted, this could lead to the unauthorized disclosure of DoD-sensitive information if non-DoD personnel are able to access that machine. By forcing the backup to be encrypted, this greatly mitigates the risk of compromising sensitive data. iTunes 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_EXT.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228754
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_EXT.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228755
low
When a user is allowed to use AirPlay without a password, there is the potential that 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 that someone in control of a mistakenly associated device may 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_EXT.1.1 #40
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #40
V-228756
medium
MailDrop allows users to send large attachments (up to 5 GB) in size 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_EXT.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228757
medium
Storing data with a non-DoD cloud provider may leave the data vulnerable to breach. Disabling non-DoD cloud services mitigates this risk.
Note: If the AO has approved the use/storage of DoD data in one or more personal (unmanaged) apps, allowing unrestricted activity by the user in downloading and installing personal (unmanaged) apps on the iOS 14 device may not be warranted due to the risk of possible loss of or unauthorized access to DoD data.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
Note: If the AO has approved the use/storage of DoD data in one or more personal (unmanaged) apps, allowing unrestricted activity by the user in downloading and installing personal (unmanaged) apps on the iOS 14 device may not be warranted due to the risk of possible loss of or unauthorized access to DoD data.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228758
high
Required security features are not available in earlier OS versions. In addition, there may be known vulnerabilities in earlier versions.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228759
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_EXT.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228760
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_EXT.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228761
medium
An airdrop feature 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, he/she 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 Device Enrollment Program (DEP), this control is available as a supervised MDM control.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
Note: If the site uses Apple's optional Device Enrollment Program (DEP), this control is available as a supervised MDM control.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228762
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 Device Enrollment Program (DEP), this control is available as a supervised MDM control.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
Note: If the site uses Apple's optional Device Enrollment Program (DEP), this control is available as a supervised MDM control.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228763
medium
Sharing of location data is an operations 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 to 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_EXT.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228764
low
Because Apple Watch is a personal device, it is key that any sensitive DoD data displayed on the Apple Watch not be viewable 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_EXT.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228765
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 AO has approved users' full access to the Apple App Store, then 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-228766
medium
The iOS Photos app is unmanaged and may sync photos with a device user's personal iCloud account. Therefore, work-related photos should not be taken via the iOS camera app or stored in the Photos app. A managed photo app should be used to take and manage work-related photos.
SFR ID: NA
SFR ID: NA
V-228767
medium
The USB lightning 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_EXT.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228768
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 apps 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_EXT.1.1 #42, FDP_ACF_EXT.1.2
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #42, FDP_ACF_EXT.1.2
V-228769
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 apps 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_EXT.1.1 #42, FDP_ACF_EXT.1.2
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #42, FDP_ACF_EXT.1.2
V-228770
low
An Airdrop feature 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, he/she 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 Device Enrollment Program (DEP), this control is available as a supervised MDM control.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
Note: If the site uses Apple's optional Device Enrollment Program (DEP), this control is available as a supervised MDM control.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228771
medium
The STIG requires AO approval before an Apple Watch (DoD-owned or personally owned) can be paired with a DoD-owned iPhone to insure the AO has evaluated the risk in having sensitive DoD data transferred to and stored on an Apple Watch in their operational environment.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228772
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_EXT.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228773
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 should not be shared.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228774
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 should not be shared.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228775
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 should not be shared.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228776
low
This control does not share a DoD user's location, but encourages location sharing between DoD mobile device users, which can lead to OPSEC risks. Sharing the location of a DoD mobile device is a violation of AIOS-13-011900.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228777
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 insure critical missions are not adversely impacted by the update.
Also, several password and data protection controls can only be implemented when an Apple device is supervised.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
Also, several password and data protection controls can only be implemented when an Apple device is supervised.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228778
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_EXT.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228779
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_EXT.1.1 #47a
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47a
V-228780
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 that the profiles had mitigated. Configuring a profile to never be removed mitigates this risk.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
V-228781
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_EXT.1.1 #47
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47