"It's considered possible that the exploit might also allow miscreants to load and run code on the handset"...
Here's hoping. Would be useful to have an exploit like this for jailbreaking purposes. The way 1.1.1 was jailbroken involved a tiff exploit, of course - which was then patched as part of the process. Perhaps this will lead to a similarly easy way to get 3rd party apps onto the phone unofficially. Although, it's probably harder - both for well- and ill-intentioned exploitation - now that applications don't run as root.
Trying to view a certain mobile phone carriers website. It's a pain, but seemingly no damage to report. Interestingly, the website in question might be one iPhone user look at a lot.
Of course, being a Jesus phone, it'll probably come back to life after three days.
The first post on here about a flaw in the system is seen as an opportunity. Yay, my system is insecure to the point where a glitch can give someone else access to control and modify from the root!
I, for some reason, dont see that as a GOOD thing.
Sincerely, my Dad is called R White. Sadly, he don't make lemonade.
However, I don't want your overpriced brick, sorry Jesus phone, because I have an iPod Touch - costs less, has the same functionality except for the phone and holds more on it.
Anyway, I'm returning your iPhone into your coat pocket as I realised it was an overpriced brick.
Nasty JavaScript code can zap new iPhone, iPod Touch
Andy
Jailbreak ahoy? #
Posted Thursday 7th February 2008 16:39 GMT
"It's considered possible that the exploit might also allow miscreants to load and run code on the handset"...
Here's hoping. Would be useful to have an exploit like this for jailbreaking purposes. The way 1.1.1 was jailbroken involved a tiff exploit, of course - which was then patched as part of the process. Perhaps this will lead to a similarly easy way to get 3rd party apps onto the phone unofficially. Although, it's probably harder - both for well- and ill-intentioned exploitation - now that applications don't run as root.
Simon White
Has happened to me #
Posted Thursday 7th February 2008 17:17 GMT
Trying to view a certain mobile phone carriers website. It's a pain, but seemingly no damage to report. Interestingly, the website in question might be one iPhone user look at a lot.
Of course, being a Jesus phone, it'll probably come back to life after three days.
Ryan Stewart
I love apple owners #
Posted Thursday 7th February 2008 21:11 GMT
The first post on here about a flaw in the system is seen as an opportunity. Yay, my system is insecure to the point where a glitch can give someone else access to control and modify from the root!
I, for some reason, dont see that as a GOOD thing.
Rob
i love #
Posted Friday 8th February 2008 10:22 GMT
I love the way people make statements generalising every owner of any device by a particular
company based upon ONE of those peoples comments, how bewilderingly small minded
Tom Haczewski
I love #
Posted Friday 8th February 2008 10:55 GMT
lamp.
Ascylto
@ Simon White #
Posted Friday 8th February 2008 11:13 GMT
Why is your icon showing you stealing my iPhone from my coat pocket?
Are you a secret KoolAid drinker?
Ryan Stewart
ilove2 #
Posted Friday 8th February 2008 15:47 GMT
The day I meet one who doesnt fit the mold I will change my views. Hasnt happened yet.
Simon White
@ Ascylto #
Posted Wednesday 13th February 2008 16:49 GMT
Sincerely, my Dad is called R White. Sadly, he don't make lemonade.
However, I don't want your overpriced brick, sorry Jesus phone, because I have an iPod Touch - costs less, has the same functionality except for the phone and holds more on it.
Anyway, I'm returning your iPhone into your coat pocket as I realised it was an overpriced brick.
I'll get me coat once more...