Security flaws to Apple iPad and iPhone via PDFs? -


Do any users know anything about these security flaws that have emerged from the German government of all people?

Is it possible to understand what can be the type of vulnerability (such as on debit / credit card)?

This is a vulnerability that affects the iPad / iPhone / iPod touch. It starts by looking at a specially designed PDF file and gives the attacker complete and total control over the system. Actually the attacker will have more control over the system than the user, or any app developer. The attacker will be able to get any and all information stored on the device, including credit card numbers and passwords, the attacker can install a backstarter and connect it to the internet at any time from the device.

Apple has a bad history of security: To reduce this issue, you should avoid opening PDFs until you apply the iOS 4.1 patch. Expect more such weaknesses in the future.


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