Security News > 2020 > May > New Tool Can Jailbreak Any iPhone and iPad Using An Unpatched 0-Day Bug

The hacking team behind the "Unc0ver" jailbreaking tool has released a new version of the software that can unlock every single iPhone, including those running the latest iOS 13.5 version.

The unc0ver website also highlighted the extensive testing that went behind the scenes to ensure compatibility across a broad range of devices, from iPhone 6S to the new iPhone 11 Pro Max models, spanning versions iOS 11.0 through iOS 13.5, but excluding versions 12.3 to 12.3.2 and 12.4.2 to 12.4.5.

"Utilizing native system sandbox exceptions, security remains intact while enabling access to jailbreak files," according to unc0ver, meaning installing the new jailbreak will likely not compromise iOS' sandbox protections.

A security researcher published details of a permanent unpatchable bootrom exploit, dubbed checkm8, that could be employed to jailbreak virtually every type of Apple mobile device released between 2011 and 2017, including iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and Apple TVs. While the new jailbreak leverages an as-yet-unknown zero-day vulnerability, the iPhone maker will likely roll out a security update in the coming weeks to plug the flaw exploited by unc0ver.

The new Unc0ver 5.0.0 jailbreak can be installed from iOS, macOS, Linux, and Windows devices.

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