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Apple iOS/iPadOS must disable password sharing.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-228775 AIOS-14-011400 SV-228775r561031_rule Medium
Description
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
STIG Date
Apple iOS/iPadOS 14 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2021-05-25

Details

Check Text ( C-31010r645692_chk )
This a supervised-only control. If the iPhone or iPad being reviewed is not supervised by the MDM, this control is automatically a finding.

If the iPhone or iPad being reviewed is supervised by the MDM, review configuration settings to confirm "Password Sharing is not allowed" is disabled.

This check procedure is performed on both the device management tool and the iPhone and iPad.

Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, then the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review.

In the iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Password Sharing is not allowed" is unchecked.

On the iPhone/iPad:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "General".
3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management" or "Profiles".
4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy.
5. Tap "Restrictions".
6. Verify "Password Sharing is not allowed" is listed.

If "Password Sharing is not allowed" is not enabled in both the management tool and on the Apple device, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-30987r509954_fix)
Install a configuration profile to disable the allow password proximity sharing in the management tool. This a supervised-only control.