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Unpatchable bootrom exploit affects millions of iPhones with A12 and A13 chips
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Published 2026-06-22 10:03 UTCUpdated 2026-06-22 14:00 UTC
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Overview
Researchers have uncovered a critical vulnerability in Apple's BootROM that impacts devices powered by A12 and A13 chips. The exploit, called Usbliter8, leverages an unpatchable USB flaw to bypass Apple's boot defenses, threatening millions of iPhones. Due to the nature of the BootROM, this vulnerability cannot be fixed via software updates. Security researchers have publicly released a proof-of-concept exploit, highlighting the severity and immediacy of the threat.
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AppleUsbliter8
Score total
0.99
Momentum 24h
2
Posts
2
Origins
2
Source types
1
Duplicate ratio
0%
Why now
- The exploit was recently discovered and publicly disclosed, raising immediate security concerns.
- No available patch means users and organizations must consider mitigation strategies urgently.
- The release of a proof-of-concept exploit accelerates the need for awareness and response.
Why it matters
- The exploit targets a hardware-level vulnerability that cannot be patched, leaving affected devices permanently exposed.
- Millions of iPhones with A12 and A13 chips are vulnerable, impacting a large user base worldwide.
- Public release of a proof-of-concept exploit increases the risk of malicious use.
LLM analysis
Topic mix: lowPromo risk: lowSource quality: medium
Recurring claims
- The Usbliter8 exploit bypasses Apple's boot defenses and affects millions of iPhones with A12 and A13 chips.
- The vulnerability exploited by Usbliter8 is unpatchable due to its presence in the BootROM.
How sources frame it
- SecurityWeek: neutral
- Infosecurity Magazine: neutral
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SecurityWeek report on Usbliter8 exploit
securityweek.com · securityweek.com · 2026-06-22 10:03 UTC
Unpatchable BootROM Flaw Impacts Apple A12, A13 Chips
Infosecurity Magazine · infosecurity-magazine.com · 2026-06-22 14:00 UTC
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