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App-related bug threatens iPhone security
macnn.com - 11/12/2008
App-related bug threatens iPhone security
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A bug revealed within the handling of apps on the iPhone could represent a serious security threat, developers claim. The bug is specifically connected to an image file called "Default.png," which is displayed whenever any app is being loaded on an iPhone. While third-party software is limited ...

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iPhone bug a potential threat?
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... which could be fooled into granting access to third party code. This sounds like conjecture to us, and MacNN's sources are not known, so keep that in mind. Plus, iPhone firmware 2.2 is rumored to be released on the 21st. Perhaps it will lock this down. TUAWiPhone bug a potential threat? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments ...

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