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Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable AirPrint.

Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-276205 AIOS-18-016600 SV-276205r1115684_rule   Low
Description
AirPrint allows the printing of sensitive DOD documents to non-DOD controlled printers, which may lead to the exposure of sensitive DOD information. SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
STIG Date
Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2025-06-30

Details

Check Text (C-80359r1115682_chk)
Review configuration settings to confirm AirPrint is disabled.

This is 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, follow these procedures:

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

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/iPadOS management tool, verify "Allow AirPrint" is unchecked.

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

If AirPrint is not disabled in the management tool and on the Apple device, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-80264r1115683_fix)
Install a configuration profile to disable "Allow AirPrint". This is a supervised-only control.