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JailBreakMe 3.0 for iPhones, iPad 1 & 2 Launched

By Joseph D. Lienjdlien. Wednesday, July 6, 2011 6:44:04 PM

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JailBreakMe 3.0 for iPhone & iPad 1 & 2 launched

A new PDF exploit has been discovered for iOS devices that allows for a simple method of 'jailbreaking' which allows for a user to customize their phone or tablet in any way they wish.


iPhone hacker Comex has released a much anticipated jailbreak solution for iOS devices. This jailbreak is notable for a few reasons. First of all, it is entirely web-based, meaning that no additional software is needed, and it can be performed with no computer connection. Second, this is the first jailbreak that fully works on the new iPad 2.

Apple ships iPhones, iPod Touches, and iPads locked-down to prevent users from installing applications from outside of the App Store or modifying the system in any way. Many people wish to have more flexibility with their devices, and jailbreaking allows this.

As an example, suppose someone wanted to change their default iPhone browser to Opera Mini. Normally there would be no way to do this, however on a jailbroken device, one could install the "Browser Changer" tweak and configure it with any browser they like.

Jailbreaking is legal, and has been granted a DMCA exemption in the US, however it is frowned upon by Apple. Doing this does not impair the functionality of the device in any way, and one can still purchase and use applications from Apple's App Store.

Jailbreakme.com 3.0 offers a very simple method for jailbreaking an iOS device. It works because of a PDF vulnerability in the iPhone's browser, Mobile Safari.

Apple is said to be working around the clock to release a minor update to iOS (v4.3.4) that fixes this vulnerability, however said update will also prevent this method of jailbreaking from working. Currently the only way to patch this vulnerability is, ironically, by jailbreaking and then installing "PDF Patcher 2" from Cydia.

Many who have considered jailbreaking their iOS device, but previously thought that it was too much of a hassle can now easily explore this option.

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Comments

Charles SchlossChas4 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 10:37:00 PM

One big issue that is all over the web is that it would be easy during the jailbreak to install malware on the iOS machine

Joseph D. Lienjdlien Thursday, July 7, 2011 7:26:01 AM

It's a possibility, but I don't think it's likely if you're going through the right site. However, Saurik (creator of Cydia) stated in his most recent tweet:

@comex is in /such/ a hurry that his new jailbreak will have
a poorly tested kernel driver in it. sad I'd wait a week to use it...)



So... take that for what you will.

Charles SchlossChas4 Thursday, July 7, 2011 2:51:25 PM

I know Apple is working on a fix right now

it would be easy giving that most sites are getting hacked thru SQL or other means, it was a few months ago that the NY TImes had malware in the ads...

Ibrahim abubakarjallo19 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 6:57:53 PM

I love y'al,getting my self configured.

Charles SchlossChas4 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 7:13:54 PM

Just saw a bit ago that it does not work with CMDA phones as it almost bricks them

Jolanda KennedyJolandakennedy Tuesday, July 19, 2011 10:55:13 PM

How does this apply to an ipod?

Charles SchlossChas4 Sunday, July 24, 2011 4:35:03 AM

ipod touch, this bug has been fixed already by apple

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