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> If the FBI used a vulnerability to get into the iPhone in the San Bernardino case, the VEP must apply, meaning that there should be a very strong bias in favo
by studentrob 11y ago
> If the FBI used a vulnerability to get into the iPhone in the San Bernardino case, the VEP must apply, meaning that there should be a very strong bias in favor of informing Apple of the vulnerability. That would allow Apple to fix the flaw and protect the security of all its users. We look forward to seeing more transparency on this issue as well.
It seems reasonable the FBI could still notify Apple of their method of entry and then later notify the public in time.
The EFF, as much great work as they do, is showing a bit of impatience here. Perhaps they feel they have a bone to pick with the government, as the government seems to feel they have one to pick with tech. Neither party looks great by leveling such public complaints prematurely.
- dogma1138 11y agoThe FBI said that they've gained access to the phone via a 3rd party (the 3rd party (who it was, not that one was used) is unconfirmed, potentially cellebrite) so most likely they have no way to inform Apple of anything. Not to mention that if indeed this was a physical attack NAND mirroring or ASIC replication there isn't really what to inform Apple about. Apple can't design a chip that wont be borken, all of them including those which use a secure enclave can be broken by physical attacks.