STIGQter: STIG Summary: Apple iOS/iPadOS 14 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 23 Apr 2021:

iPhone and iPad must have the latest available iOS/iPadOS operating system installed.

DISA Rule

SV-228758r619923_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-228758

Group Title

PP-MDF-991000

Rule Version

AIOS-14-009600

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - The organization implements the security configuration settings.
• CCI-000381 - The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities.
• CCI-000370 - The organization employs automated mechanisms to centrally manage configuration settings for organization-defined information system components.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install the latest release version of Apple iOS/iPadOS on all managed iOS devices.

Check Contents

Review configuration settings to confirm the most recently released version of iOS is installed.

This validation procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Go to http://www.apple.com and determine the most current version of iOS released by Apple.

In the MDM management console, review the version of iOS installed on a sample of managed devices. This procedure will vary depending on the MDM product.

On the iPhone and iPad:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "General".
3. Tap "About" and view the installed version of iOS.
4. Go back to the "General" screen. Also, tap "Software Update" and verify the following message is shown on the screen: "Your software is up to date."

If the installed version of iOS on any reviewed iOS/iPadOS devices is not the latest released by Apple, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-228758

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AIOS-14-009600

Severity Override Guidance

Review configuration settings to confirm the most recently released version of iOS is installed.

This validation procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Go to http://www.apple.com and determine the most current version of iOS released by Apple.

In the MDM management console, review the version of iOS installed on a sample of managed devices. This procedure will vary depending on the MDM product.

On the iPhone and iPad:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "General".
3. Tap "About" and view the installed version of iOS.
4. Go back to the "General" screen. Also, tap "Software Update" and verify the following message is shown on the screen: "Your software is up to date."

If the installed version of iOS on any reviewed iOS/iPadOS devices is not the latest released by Apple, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4231

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