Apple Fixes iOS PDF Security Hole With iOS 4.0.2 and 3.2.2

[polaris20]

Can't believe that people are voting this as negative on the front page. Must be the same people who'd cry and bitch if the exploit was used for nefarious reasons.

It could be people voting it down because they own a now unsupported device (1st gen iPT) that works perfectly fine, but has now been abandoned by Apple and has a security hole that could end up being serious.

My iPT works great, battery is wonderful, and it suits my needs. Why should I go spend another $300 less than 3 years later so I can have a security fix?

 

[Intell]

Proximity Sensor.

Get on it.

Not everyone has an iPhone 4.

Get off it.

 

[GadgetAddict]

I say quit fixin holes like this and focus on more important updates...

 

[BeyondtheTech]

You know, the only reason they released this is because of all the jailbroken demo models at their stores, and the Geniuses are tired of having to restore each of them everyday.

 

[ranguvar]

About time. Apple needs to improve their security hole fixing speed...

 

[MTShipp]

It's not just about you all and your desires to JB. There are bad things with the flaw as well.

 

[logandzwon]

Looking to see if this will fix the proximity sensor bug as well...

I love my iPhone4, I really do. I have no problems with dropped calls at all. However, I have hung up on many calls due to the proximity sensor not working well. Hope 4.1 fixes it soon!

 

[andys53]

iOS4.02

But, did it break "Handy Light"?

 

[b-rad g]

I say quit fixin holes like this and focus on more important updates...

I for one am glad they are fixing holes like this! They will get to the other updates when they get them right.

 

[Warbrain]

Proximity Sensor.

Get on it.

They already are. 4.1. Read a little.

 

[jeffereyj]

Fix The Proximity Sensor!

will they PLEASE fix the proximity sensor already?!?!

i'm sick of cheek dialing and hanging up on people.

my 3G never had this issue!

 

[WilliamG]

The fixes are in 4.1, it is widely known that there in 4.1, which is in beta this is a small, highly specific fix.

I've not seen a "Does it fix the antenna?" post yet so somethings not right here.

Hmmm... believe it when I see it!

 

[Brinkman]

500mb for a lame update!

 

[Warbrain]

Widely known, eh? Where is it widely known? I've read that people using the 4.1 betas have specifically said that SO FAR there's no addressing of the proximity sensor issue.

Link instead of stating it, please.

 

[elgrecomac]

The fixes are in 4.1, it is widely known that there in 4.1, which is in beta this is a small, highly specific fix.

I've not seen a "Does it fix the antenna?" post yet so somethings not right here.

Does it fix the antenna problem?

 

[KnightWRX]

I say quit fixin holes like this and focus on more important updates...

What is more important than a Remote Root vulnerability that has exploit code out in the wild ? I seriously hope you're not even near being in charge of computers where you work.

 

[GadgetAddict]

I for one am glad they are fixing holes like this! They will get to the other updates when they get them right.

True if the "when" doesn't become "forever".

 

[Popeye206]

Proximity Sensor.

Get on it.

Does it fix it???? If so... I'm on it!

 

[pdjudd]

500mb for a lame update!

Every single iPhone update is a like this - you get a fresh copy of the OS

 

[zacman]

Proximity Sensor.

Rumors are that it is yet another hardware bug and not really fixable in software only...

 

[dukebound85]

Everyone who doesn't upgrade deserve whatever happens next in regards to this vulnerability. Remote root exploits should be plugged ASAP by anyone who values their computing experience.



Next ? If I was in the process of writing malicious code, I'd be thrilled jailbreakme.com put such a stigma around fixing this one. Look at this thread... All the work is already done, all that it needs now is a nasty payload.

The hole is much more than a jailbreaking hole. It's a "run whatever we want on your phone without you knowing" hole. That it happened to be used for jailbreaking is a side issue.

What is more important than a Remote Root vulnerability that has exploit code out in the wild ? I seriously hope you're not even near being in charge of computers where you work.

We get it lol

 

[sonictonic]

That's the only thing in it? Srsly?

Skipping it.

 

[Popeye206]

will they PLEASE fix the proximity sensor already?!?!

i'm sick of cheek dialing and hanging up on people.

my 3G never had this issue!

I'm with ya! This by far is the biggest problem with the iPhone4!

 

[Warbrain]

Rumors are that it is yet another hardware bug and not really fixable in software only...

Source?

I'm with ya! This by far is the biggest problem with the iPhone4!

Exclamation points mean I'm serious!

 

[MathijsDelva]

Yes, i'll update for sure. Not.