STIGQter: STIG Summary: Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 13 May 2026:

Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable recording cell phone calls on the iPhone.

DISA Rule

SV-272170r1067624_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-272170

Group Title

PP-MDF-993300

Rule Version

AIOS-18-015700

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install a configuration profile to disable recording cell phone calls.

Check Contents

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

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 iOS management tool, verify "Allow call recording" is unchecked.

On the iPhone:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "Apps".
3. Tap "Call Recording".
4. Verify the "Call Recording" toggle is off and grayed out (cannot be set to "On").

If "Allow Call Recording" is not disabled in the management tool or "Call Recording" can be enabled on the iPhone, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-272170

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AIOS-18-015700

Severity Override Guidance

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

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 iOS management tool, verify "Allow call recording" is unchecked.

On the iPhone:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "Apps".
3. Tap "Call Recording".
4. Verify the "Call Recording" toggle is off and grayed out (cannot be set to "On").

If "Allow Call Recording" is not disabled in the management tool or "Call Recording" can be enabled on the iPhone, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5650