GitHub now iOS 9 system source code hackers may dig vulnerabilities and create jailbreak solutions

According to Motherboard and Redmond Pie, the source code of the iOS system used by Apple's iPhone has recently been leaked to GitHub by someone. After analysis, it seems that this part of the source code has something to do with iBoot (the part that ensures that the iOS operating system is trusted to boot). In fact, it was shared on Reddit as early as a few months ago. It's just that the reappearance of it on GitHub has attracted more attention.

­Motherboard, a foreign media, confirmed after consulting security experts that the iBoot code seemed to be legal and seemed to belong to a version of iOS 9.

­although it doesn't have much to do with the version of iOS 11.2.5 currently in use, some code in iOS 9 may still exist in iOS 11.

However, there is no need to panic. After all, newer iOS devices are already protected by "safe zones" (Secure Enclave).

­in addition, the leaked source code on GitHub is missing some files, so it cannot be compiled. However, Twitter security experts say hackers and security personnel are expected to uncover vulnerabilities in the iOS system and create jailbreak plans.

­in addition to the iBoot code, the leaked information includes a document directory that provides additional information related to iBoot. Redmond Pie points out that this makes it easy to find bootrom vulnerabilities for permanent jailbreak for iPhone / iPad.

­Apple has partially opened up macOS and iOS in recent years, but iBoot has always been carefully kept secret by the company. Motherboard pointed out that Apple's own vulnerability reward program will pay up to $200000 to people who discover vulnerabilities in secure boot firmware components.

­[compiled from: MacRumors]