STIGQter 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 iPhone Mirroring on Mac.

DISA Rule

SV-272171r1067626_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-272171

Group Title

PP-MDF-993300

Rule Version

AIOS-18-015800

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install a configuration profile to disable iPhone Mirroring on Mac. This is a supervised-only control.

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 iPhone Mirroring (supervised only)" is unchecked.

On the iPhone:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "General".
3. Tap "Airplay and Continuity".
4. Tap "iPhone Mirroring".
4. Verify no Macs are listed, or the option is grayed out.

If "Allow iPhone Mirroring" is not disabled in the management tool or iPhone Mirroring is available for Macs on the iPhone, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-272171

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AIOS-18-015800

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 iPhone Mirroring (supervised only)" is unchecked.

On the iPhone:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "General".
3. Tap "Airplay and Continuity".
4. Tap "iPhone Mirroring".
4. Verify no Macs are listed, or the option is grayed out.

If "Allow iPhone Mirroring" is not disabled in the management tool or iPhone Mirroring is available for Macs on the iPhone, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5650