Codenamed ZipperDown, the vulnerability might exist in approximately 10% of all iOS apps available for download right now, and Pangu says it could allow for data overwrite or code execution in the context of affected apps.
And while with this flaw attackers could make a major step towards hijacking iPhones, Pangu says that the sandbox that Apple implemented limits its effects. A similar bug also exists on Android, but further information will be shared at a later time, the company said.
Devs need to reach out to Pangu to get more info
Following a scan of a total of 168,951 iOS apps, Pangu says there’s a chance the vulnerability exists in 15,978 of them, though for a confirmation manual inspection is required. Pangu explains that developers of the … (read more)
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