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Apple A12 and A13 Chips Vulnerable to New Unpatchable Exploit

A new unpatchable BootROM vulnerability, dubbed "usbliter8," has been discovered by security research firm Paradigm Shift, affecting Apple's A12 and A13 chips. The exploit targets the chip's initial boot process, making it difficult to patch. A proof-of-concept has been developed, raising concerns about the security of devices utilizing these processors. AI

IMPACT Potential security risks for devices utilizing affected Apple chips, impacting user trust and device integrity.

RANK_REASON Security vulnerability disclosure affecting specific hardware components.

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Apple A12 and A13 Chips Vulnerable to New Unpatchable Exploit

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Apple's A12 and A13 Chips Facing New Unpatchable Exploit Security research firm Paradigm Shift today published details of a new BootROM vulnerability affecting

    Apple's A12 and A13 Chips Facing New Unpatchable Exploit Security research firm Paradigm Shift today published details of a new BootROM vulnerability affecting Apple's A12 and A13 chips, along with a working proof-of-concept exploit named "usbliter8." The BootROM, or SecureRO… ht…