Apple Releases iOS 4.3.4 to Address Latest Jailbreaking Vulnerability

Apple has just released iOS 4.3.4, making good on a promise to patch a vulnerability that has been used for the latest JailbreakMe.com jailbreaking method but which could also allow malicious downloads to infect users' devices. The update is available for the iPhone 4/3GS, third- and fourth-generation iPod touch, and all iPads. A special iOS 4.2.9 update is also available for the CDMA iPhone 4.

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The iOS 4.3.4 update comes in as Build 8K2, while the iOS 4.2.9 registers as Build 8E501.

iOS 4.3.4 Software Update

Fixes security vulnerability associated with viewing malicious PDF files.

Apple has also posted security-related documents outlining the three vulnerabilities patched in iOS 4.3.4 and iOS 4.2.9.

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baleensavage Avatar
174 months ago
i thought jailbreaking was legal and your right to do so..... why then does apple keep issuing patches to break the jailbreakers....?

Because this particular method of jailbreaking uses a security loophole that could be used by a malicious website to hack your iPhone. Whether you agree with jailbreaking, it's a good thing that Apple is addressing security concerns like this.
Score: 38 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Aduntu Avatar
174 months ago
i thought jailbreaking was legal and your right to do so..... why then does apple keep issuing patches to break the jailbreakers....?

Jailbreaking is accomplished by exploiting a vulnerability in the device. Apple patches these vulnerabilities like any responsible company should.
Score: 35 Votes (Like | Disagree)
9822737 Avatar
174 months ago
i thought jailbreaking was legal and your right to do so..... why then does apple keep issuing patches to break the jailbreakers....?

What? It's to patch a security hole!
Score: 34 Votes (Like | Disagree)
fabian9 Avatar
174 months ago
i thought jailbreaking was legal and your right to do so..... why then does apple keep issuing patches to break the jailbreakers....?

Because the exploit can also be used to inject non-jailbreak related code.
Score: 22 Votes (Like | Disagree)
GeekLawyer Avatar
174 months ago
i thought jailbreaking was legal and your right to do so..... why then does apple keep issuing patches to break the jailbreakers....?
Apple is patching the legitimate security vulnerability that allowed the jailbreakme break to work. Which could be used by other for malicious purposes.

It's a good precaution for Apple to take. Luckily the jailbreak community has already released their own fix, which means those jailbroken can keep their jailbreak and sense of security.
Score: 21 Votes (Like | Disagree)
GeekLawyer Avatar
174 months ago
It's a trap!

Score: 19 Votes (Like | Disagree)