Pod2G has found another exploit for the iPod touch 2G that may be used to provide a jailbreak for both MC and non-MC models.
A heap overflow exists in the iPod touch 2G (both old and new) bootrom's DFU Mode when sending a USB control message of request type 0xA1, request 0x1.
On newer devices, the same USB message triggers a double free() when the image upload is marked as finished, also rebooting the device (but that's not exploitable because the double free() happens in a row). posixninja analyzed and explained this one.
This exploit is different from the one being used for the SHAtter jailbreak.
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Tom - September 21, 2010 at 4:46pm
Why is he publishing details of this? Surely Apple will just fix it so it won't be of any use in future iOS releases?
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noidea - September 21, 2010 at 3:01pm
I just wanted to ask whether there is a difference between the iPod Touch 2G and 3G when it comes to jailbreaking. Also maybe how to tell the difference between the two models. I believe I have a 3G but then again, I'm not certain haha. Please help.
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Nick Walker - September 21, 2010 at 1:31pm
Pleasedon't use the term "homie"; it makes you sound like an utter twat.
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ikkviper@gmail.com - September 21, 2010 at 12:50pm
Damn. This dude is on a roll. Keep up the good work homie. :-)
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