BootROM-style exploit hits iPhone A12/A13, researchers reveal
TL;DR
Security researchers disclosed a bootROM-style exploit for iPhone models with A12 and A13 chips, a checkm8-like vulnerability that operates at boot level. Like other bootrom flaws, it cannot be patched on existing devices and would only be addressed with new hardware, highlighting ongoing hardware-level risk for affected iPhones.
- Researchers drop checkm8-style BootROM exploit for A12 and A13 iPhones The Register
- Older iPhones are vulnerable to a flaw Apple likely can’t fix Mashable
- Unpatchable 'usbliter8' Exploit Breaks Apple A12 and A13 SecureROM Boot Chain The Hacker News
- Cybersecurity firm IDs unfixable security flaw that affects seven iPhone models — is yours on the list? New York Post
- New unpatchable exploit targets Apple devices with A12 and A13 chips 9to5Mac
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