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Apple Releases iOS 4.3.4 to Address Latest Jailbreaking Vulnerability

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iOS 4.3.4 is now available. iOS 4.2.9 released for the Verizon iPhone as well.

Don't update if you want to keep your jailbreak.
 
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Why would you be so excited when it adds no material value to the phone? All it does is prevent a certain jailbreak. Not worth updating.
 
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No. It closes a security hole that just so happens to also be used by the jailbreak.
 
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Apple Releases iOS 4.3.4 to Address Latest Jailbreaking Vulnerability




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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 is also available for the CDMA iPhone 4.



Article Link: Apple Releases iOS 4.3.4 to Address Latest Jailbreaking Vulnerability
 
kre62 said:
Why would you be so excited when it adds no material value to the phone? All it does is prevent a certain jailbreak. Not worth updating.
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If you don't JB, you NEED this fix ASAP.

If you do JB, you NEED to apply the Cydia fix ASAP.

This is a critical issue with live exploits fully developed and in the wild (jailbreakme.com). It's not hard to imagine somebody using the exploit with malicious intent.
 
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Why oh why is CDMA iPhone still being kept to iOS 4.2 series?
 
why?

i thought jailbreaking was legal and your right to do so..... why then does apple keep issuing patches to break the jailbreakers....?
 
jeffereyj said:
i thought jailbreaking was legal and your right to do so..... why then does apple keep issuing patches to break the jailbreakers....?
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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.
 
jeffereyj said:
i thought jailbreaking was legal and your right to do so..... why then does apple keep issuing patches to break the jailbreakers....?
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Because it voids the warranty. They dont want people messing around with jailbreaking and screwing up their phones then walking into an Apple store for a replacement.
 
jeffereyj said:
i thought jailbreaking was legal and your right to do so..... why then does apple keep issuing patches to break the jailbreakers....?
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Jailbreaking is accomplished by exploiting a vulnerability in the device. Apple patches these vulnerabilities like any responsible company should.
 
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