Tag #Hardware Security

What are the immediate security implications of the successful bypass of Apple's ACE3 USB-C controller, and what specific actions should iPhone users take?

A security researcher, Thomas Roth, successfully bypassed Apple's security protections on the iPhone 15's ACE3 USB-C controller. Roth achieved code execution, allowing ROM dumps and functional analysis. This vulnerability, while currently not broadly impactful, lays the groundwork for future attacks.