Apple releases iOS 4.0.2, 3.2.2 with fix for PDF exploit
Apple on Wednesday patched a PDF exploit found in its mobile devices with iOS 4.0.2 for the iPhone and iPod touch, and iOS 3.2.2 for the iPad.
The updates address a security hole used by hackers to "jailbreak" the iPhone, iPod touch. The PDF exploit could also be used by hackers to gain remote control over an iOS device.
iOS 4.0.2 is available for the iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and second- and third-generation iPod touch models. iOS 3.2.2 is for the iPad and iPad 3G.
Earlier this month, users released a browser-based hack that took advantage of a PDF exploit in Mobile Safari. The hack could allow users to run unauthorized code on their iOS devices through a process known as jailbreaking.
The jailbreak takes advantage of a PDF exploit that one prominent security expert called "scary." By tricking a user into simply visiting a website and loading corrupted PDFs through the iOS browser, a hacker could take control of an iOS device.
Apple quickly responded after the hack was made public, and said that it had already developed a fix for the issue. It said the PDF exploit would be plugged with a forthcoming update, which was released Wednesday in the form of iOS 4.0.2 and iOS 3.2.2.
The updates address a security hole used by hackers to "jailbreak" the iPhone, iPod touch. The PDF exploit could also be used by hackers to gain remote control over an iOS device.
iOS 4.0.2 is available for the iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and second- and third-generation iPod touch models. iOS 3.2.2 is for the iPad and iPad 3G.
Earlier this month, users released a browser-based hack that took advantage of a PDF exploit in Mobile Safari. The hack could allow users to run unauthorized code on their iOS devices through a process known as jailbreaking.
The jailbreak takes advantage of a PDF exploit that one prominent security expert called "scary." By tricking a user into simply visiting a website and loading corrupted PDFs through the iOS browser, a hacker could take control of an iOS device.
Apple quickly responded after the hack was made public, and said that it had already developed a fix for the issue. It said the PDF exploit would be plugged with a forthcoming update, which was released Wednesday in the form of iOS 4.0.2 and iOS 3.2.2.
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Apple on Wednesday patched a PDF exploit found in its mobile devices with iOS 4.0.2 for the iPhone and iPod touch, and iOS 3.2.2 for the iPad.
The updates address a security hole used by hackers to "jailbreak" the iPhone, iPod touch. The PDF exploit could also be used by hackers to gain remote control over an iOS device.
Will it brick previously jailbroken iPhones? I sure hope so. Those Jailbreakers don't have any excuse left for what they do to us.
Will it brick previously jailbroken iPhones? I sure hope so. Those Jailbreakers don't have any excuse left for what they do to us.
What exactly has a Jailbreaker done to you?
What exactly has a Jailbreaker done to you?
Nothing! I'm gonna sit this one out - the exploit has been beneficial.
Will it brick previously jailbroken iPhones? I sure hope so. Those Jailbreakers don't have any excuse left for what they do to us.
Seriously? What impact have those who jailbreak their phones had on you?
If I am unable to jailbreak after this, I'll have a case against apple. Jailbreaking is now totally legal.
Yeah right.
If I am unable to jailbreak after this, I'll have a case against apple. Jailbreaking is now totally legal.
Thanks to the recent DMCA ruling, Apple can't sue you or get you arrested if you jailbreak your phone but there's no requirement that Apple has to facilitate it. Apple is free to try and prevent jailbreaking from happening using technical means, and they're free to deny warranty support to jailbroken phones.
The only people who really care about the ruling are the people who create jailbreak exploits. Those people had a legitimate concern that Apple would pursue legal action against them for creating the exploits. Now they have a legal right to do so.
If I am unable to jailbreak after this, I'll have a case against apple. Jailbreaking is now totally legal.
Just to check - you are joking right?
Will it brick previously jailbroken iPhones? I sure hope so. Those Jailbreakers don't have any excuse left for what they do to us.
What have they done? Has a jailbreaker ever damaged your own phone remotely? If anything, I am sure the JB community has actually helped users more than you know.
Will it brick previously jailbroken iPhones? I sure hope so. Those Jailbreakers don't have any excuse left for what they do to us.
OH NOEZ !!1ONEOEN ZE JAILBREAKERS ARE OUT TO KILL US
Adi
Edit: Nevermind... 2 minutes later it says the update is available...downloading now.
If I am unable to jailbreak after this, I'll have a case against apple. Jailbreaking is now totally legal.
Man there are some stupid people responding to your posting.
You must be
Will it brick previously jailbroken iPhones? I sure hope so. Those Jailbreakers don't have any excuse left for what they do to us.
You mean leaving AT&Ts pos network? How dare they.
Safari feels snappier
I've been looking forward to this update for my iPhone 4, but I had also hoped for a 3.1.4 version for older iOS devices like my iPhone 3G. I'd prefer not to update it to iOS 4.x.
Me too, but is 3.1.3 actually affected by this bug? It would seem quite likely but I have not seen a definite confirmation either way.
Me too, but is 3.1.3 actually affected by this bug? It would seem quite likely but I have not seen a definite confirmation either way.
Back in the 1.x days you could jailbrake through safari, so yes this exploit will and has affected everything pre 4.0.2