Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-259189 | AIOS-17-003450 | SV-259189r935537_rule | Medium |
Description |
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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 |
STIG | Date |
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-10-10 |
Check Text ( C-62929r935535_chk ) |
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Note: This requirement is not applicable if the authorizing official (AO) has approved users' full access to the Apple App Store for downloading unmanaged (personal) apps and syncing personal data on the device with personal cloud data storage accounts. The site must have an AO-signed document showing the AO has assumed the risk for users' full access to the Apple App Store. Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow Cloud Photo Library" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Allow Cloud Photo Library" is unchecked. Alternatively, verify the text " On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Cloud Photos not allowed" is listed. If "Allow Cloud Photo Library" is checked in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, " This requirement will become "Supervised only" in a future iOS/iPadOS release. |
Fix Text (F-62838r935536_fix) |
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Install a configuration profile to disable Cloud Photo Library. This requirement will become "Supervised only" in a future iOS/iPadOS release. |