owncloud / owncloud/ios-app

Option to disable FileProvider Extension with MDM

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feature:MDM
Dominant language
Swift
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Description

For security reasons we need an option to disable the FileProvider Extension via MDM. Because the FileProvider allows to access in ownCloud.app stored files inside Apples Files.App or from other apps.

Expected behaviour

After this option is enabled, files stored in ownCloud.app cannot accessed with FileProvider Extension.

Actual behaviour

FileProvider Extension is always enabled

Client

iOS version:
12.2

ownCloud app version:
1.0.0 Build 113

Device model:
iPhone, iPad

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Research direction

Start by tracing the iOS FileProvider Extension and the app's MDM configuration entry points. Confirm how an MDM-controlled option can prevent access to ownCloud.app files through Files.App and other apps; done means the extension is disabled when the option is enabled while normal access remains unchanged otherwise.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ios, swift
Domain
mobile, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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