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BootROM exploit "usbliter8" targets unpatachable SecureROM flaw in A12 and A13 iPhones

Carly Page

13d ago· 3 min readenNews

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Summary

Security researchers at Paradigm Shift have disclosed a BootROM exploit called "usbliter8" affecting Apple's A12 and A13 chips, which powers devices like iPhone XS, XR, 11, and 11 Pro. The exploit targets a vulnerability in the immutable SecureROM code burned into silicon during manufacturing, meaning it cannot be patched via software updates. The only fix for affected users is to purchase a new device.

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bskyBootROM exploit "usbliter8" targets unpatachable SecureROM flaw in A12 and A13 iPhonestheregister.com

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The exploit, dubbed 'usbliter8' by security researchers at Paradigm Shift, targets a flaw in the SecureROM code found on the iPhone XS, XR, 11, and 11 Pro models, plus other devices powered by Apple's A12 and A13 processors.

Because the vulnerability resides in immutable BootROM code burned into silicon during manufacturing, it cannot be patched.

Owners of affected iPhones can stop checking for patches now: the fix for this SecureROM bug comes in a new handset

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Owners of affected iPhones can stop checking for patches now: the fix for this SecureROM bug comes in a new handset

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