TaiG has released an updated version of its iOS 8.4 jailbreak to fix a problem that allowed apps to easily become root. I0n1c recently tweeted about the issue. TaiG jb for iOS 8.x seems to have a broken setreuid() that allows root privilege escalation. Less a backdoor than a broken kernelpatch This means that the application "can theoretically have access to everything" on … [Read more...] about TaiG Releases iOS 8.4 Jailbreak Security Update
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iOS 8.4 beta 1 Has Been Jailbroken by i0n1c
iOS 8.4 beta 1 firmware has been jailbroken by Stefan Esser (i0n1c). The security researcher posted video proof of his jailbreak. … [Read more...] about iOS 8.4 beta 1 Has Been Jailbroken by i0n1c
iOS 8 Beta Successfully Jailbroken by i0n1c
After initial signs pointed towards a good chance that iOS 8 was jailbreakable, Stefan Esser (i0n1c), tweeted an image that shows off the ability to SSH into an iPod touch running iOS 8 from his Mac. I just leave this here ... … [Read more...] about iOS 8 Beta Successfully Jailbroken by i0n1c
iOS 8 Beta To Be Jailbreakable!
Stefan Esser, a hacker known as i0n1c, reports that the just released iOS 8 beta is likely jailbreakable. Download finished. Initial tests show that iOS 8 beta does not fix anything. Dumped kernel fine, but code changed and patches are not found. I guess tomorrow I need a few hours in the office to fix the code and then the JB should be iOS 8 beta compatible. Only question … [Read more...] about iOS 8 Beta To Be Jailbreakable!
I0n1c Explains How His iOS 7.1.1 Jailbreak Works
Stefan Esser, a hacker known as i0n1c, has posted an explanation of how his jailbreak of iOS 7.1.1 works. The jailbreak, which has not yet been released, is unique in that it uses a kernel bug which is hidden inside functionality that can be easily reached, even from within the iOS application sandbox. This means that the exploit code can be used to … [Read more...] about I0n1c Explains How His iOS 7.1.1 Jailbreak Works
iOS 7.1.1 Has Been Jailbroken
Security Researcher Stefan Esser, also known as i0n1c, has jailbroken iOS 7.1.1 according to a photo he just tweeted. https://twitter.com/i0n1c/status/467817386524307456 The photo shows an iPhone 5c running Cydia 1.1.9 on iOS 7.1.1. While these types of images can easily be faked, Esser has released previous jailbreaks so we assume the photo is legit. He did shed … [Read more...] about iOS 7.1.1 Has Been Jailbroken
I0n1c Releases 'Quick and Dirty' Patch to Fix Serious SSL Vulnerability in OS X Mavericks
Stefan Esser, also known as i0n1c, has made a 'quick and dirty' patch available to fix the serious SSL vulnerability that Apple just patched in iOS but has yet to fix in OS X Mavericks. The flaw is very serious because it totally compromises the security of SSL and allows for man in the middle attack on otherwise secure SSL connections without any warning on the client … [Read more...] about I0n1c Releases 'Quick and Dirty' Patch to Fix Serious SSL Vulnerability in OS X Mavericks
Evasi0n Jailbreak Still Works on iOS 7.0.5, Requires Patch
I0n1c has confirmed that the new iOS 7.0.5 firmware is still vulnerable to the evasi0n jailbreak. Okay #evasi0n7 still works in iPhone 5s at 7.0.5 … [Read more...] about Evasi0n Jailbreak Still Works on iOS 7.0.5, Requires Patch