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Apple Released iOS 5.1.1 Software Update – Already Pawned (A4 Devices)

By on May 8, 2012 in Posted In: iPad, iPhone, Jailbreak, News

Are you ready for iOS 5.1.1 software update?

Apple released iOS 5.1.1 software update which includes improvement and several bug fixes for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The software update has a fix for certain iPads? connectivity that has switching problems between 2G and 3G networks.

iOS 5.1.1 also includes an essential security update intended for URL spoofing technique in Safari. A couple of weeks ago, MajorSecurity.net originally outlined a threat: a malicious site could exploit java script in the iOS Safari browser to serve as a fake website using a legitimate domain name.

ios 5.1.1 update

This exploit can steal login and private information without the user?s knowledge when visiting a fake website displayed as ?apple.com? in the address bar.

?Safari

Available for: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation) and later, iPad, iPad 2

Impact: A maliciously crafted website may be able to spoof the address in the location bar

Description: A URL spoofing issue existed in Safari. This could be used in a malicious web site to direct the user to a spoofed site that visually appeared to be a legitimate domain. This issue is addressed through improved URL handling. This issue does not affect OS X systems.

CVE-ID

CVE-2012-0674 : David Vieira-Kurz of MajorSecurity (majorsecurity.net)?

Upgrading your device with the current firmware version will nullify the jailbreak exploit for A5 and A5x devices. However, for A4 devices, you can download and jailbreak your device after upgrade at your own risk.

The iOS 5.1.1 also include security patches with WebKit vulnerability fixes.

To download iOS 5.1.1 IPSW firmware:

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  • JOE

    I don’t understand what this ipsw does. Are you saying that I can upgrade to ios 5.1.1 on my already jailbroke 3GS then run this ipsw file and it will be jailbroken again with all my Cydia apps?
    Thanks
    Joe

    • Maria Capati

      Hello Joe,

      You can jailbreak your A4 device after upgrading to iOS 5.1.1. However as of this time, it’s a TETHERED JAILBREAK only.

      The IPSW file (iOS 5.1.1 software version) above is the same file you can download in iTunes, when it automatically updates your device for a new software version. Hope this answers your question.

      Cheers,
      Maria C.

  • JOE

    Thank you.. May I expand on my question?
    I download this file. Connect my Iphone to my computer and enter iTunes and upgrade to the latest IOS?
    After i upgrade to the latest IOS, I run this IPSW from my computer while my Iphone is still connected and follow the directions given?
    Should I remove my sim card before I do this?
    After I do this, I will have a jailbroken unlocked phone with Cydia in place?

    Please excuse my lack of knowledge on this. I’m just afraid that I’ll wind up with a phone that don’t work if I don’t due it exactly right
    Thank You
    Joe

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    • Joe

      Wish I could decipher what your trying to say.
      Try the KISS method, Keep It Simple S…

  • Mike

    I have the iPad 3 and it has in it the 5.1 version. Can this be EASILY jail-broken, (like with absolute ZERO possible problems) and can I unjailbreak it WITHOUT connecting it to iTunes or a computer?

    • Joe

      The short answer is no…not yet anyway. Things are moving so quickly in the jailbreak area that there will be a jailbreak for all of us soon.

    • Maria Capati

      Hi Mike,

      No. It’s impossible right now for A5X. Wait for further updates once P0d2g releases the official jailbreak.

      Cheers,
      Maria C.

  • http://www.beststylus.com Bea

    I’m planning on jailbreaking my iPad3 when I can and its safe, but before I do, I want to know if that will have any affect on using a stylus because after trying every kind made, and not being happy with anyone, I finally found the most incredible stylus made by a company called STYLUS-R-US. They have like 40 of them and they are unreal cool and never skip. Anyway, will jailbreaking have any affect on using a stylus?