iOS 4.3.4 Released by Apple to Plug JailbreakMe Security Hole

[Maura]

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MacRumors reports that Apple has today released iOS 4.3.4, which is solely designed to plug the security hole that was discovered and used for the JailbreakMe.com jailbreak that finally enabled people to jailbreak their iPad 2s, among other devices. Unfortunately, it was found that the vulnerability could be used to launch malicious code on iOS devices. According to the note that comes with the update, it “fixes security vulnerability associated with viewing malicious PDF files.”[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot] The update works for the iPhone 4/3GS, third and fourth generation iPod touches, and all iPad versions. The CDMA iPhone 4 gets its own specific update, iOS 4.2.9. All that you have to do to get the update is connect your iOS device to iTunes. Don’t forget, though, if your device is jailbroken, if you install the update, you’ll lose your jailbreak, so don’t update if you don’t want that to happen. Jailbreakers should stay tuned to the Forum to find out what to do next.[/FONT]

Source: Apple Releases iOS 4.3.4 to Address Latest Jailbreaking Vulnerability - Mac Rumors

 

[Gregoris]

i never thought at first that they would release a new firmware before 5.0 but the security hole was that bad that they had to patch it up right away

 

[bab2010]

Really? There is an iOS 4.3.4 now? We don't have it here, well I will check on iTunes again to confirm this.

 

[Gregoris]

Really? There is an iOS 4.3.4 now? We don't have it here, well I will check on iTunes again to confirm this.

yep apple has released a 4.3.4 firmware

 

[bab2010]

I really wasn't excepting them to do so since iOS 5 is around the conner.

 

[Gregoris]

me either but the vulnerability was a huge one that apple could not leave until ios 5 release

 

[bab2010]

me either but the vulnerability was a huge one that apple could not leave until ios 5 release

I see. But I just check my iTunes and I can confirm that we don't have it yet here. Maybe it will come later? I will be checking periodically to see.

 

[Gregoris]

http://appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-1923.20110715.BnATg/iPhone3,1_4.3.4_8K2_Restore.ipsw

 

[bab2010]

Wait Unleashed. This a direct link to download the ipsw file right? Let say I get it, since it's not available here at the moment in iTunes do you think that iTunes will sign it and let it go to my device? Second is that version jailbreakable?

 

[Gregoris]

Wait Unleashed. This a direct link to download the ipsw file right? Let say I get it, since it's not available here at the moment in iTunes do you think that iTunes will sign it and let it go to my device? Second is that version jailbreakable?

if i was the devs i would not bother releasing a jailbreak for 4.3.4

 

[darthdurden]

Anybody know if this update fixes the battery drain issue?

 

[Gregoris]

what battery drain issue?

 

[darthdurden]

The issue where the battery drains faster on 4.3

 

[bab2010]

The issue where the battery drains faster on 4.3

4.3.3 fixed all battery drain in most cases. But you might want to try out this latest version in case your battery life is poor. As for me I will hang on for the next one.