iOS 6.1.3 released - Apple fixes iPhone/iPad passcode-bypass security loophole

Apple has just released iOS 6.1.3, an operating system update for iPhones and iPads that is said to fix a high profile (but probably not widely abused) flaw that could potentially allow someone to bypass your device's lock screen.
As Naked Security described last month, a video was posted on YouTube showing how nimble-fingered mischief-makers could gain access to some of the data on your iPhone or iPad by following a sequence of swipes, keypresses and even making a phoney emergency call.
The update weighs in at 18.2 MB, and can be downloaded "over-the-air" via Settings / General / Softare Update...

iOS 6.1.3 is also said to include Maps updates for Japan. It's hard to tell if Apple has included other security fixes in this release, as - at the time of writing - the company's security knowledgebase page contains no details of the security-related content in this update.

I hope you have better luck clicking on that link than I did.
Nevertheless, you have to be grateful that Apple has now fixed this security loophole. At least Apple iPhone and iPad devices are typically running an up-to-date version of their operating system.

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iOS 6.1.3 security flaw allows passcode lock bypass... again

iOS 6.1.3 has only just been released by Apple, and already a security hole has been followed - allowing anyone to bypass the passcode lock on iPhones, and access private data on the device.
Embarrassingly for the Cupertino company, one of the main reasons for installing iOS 6.1.3 was that it promised to fix other security flaws that allowed the lock screen to be bypassed.
The flaw was found by "videosdebarraquito", who seems to be making a hobby of embarrassing Apple by uncovering lock bypass flaws. In a video he demonstrates that it's not particularly complicated to avoid the iOS 6.1.3 passcode lock if you have physical access to the device and a widget for removing the SIM card.

It appears that circumventing the passcode lock can allow an unauthorised party access to the device's photo gallery and use the phone.
The good news is that this security flaw can be easily prevented. The passcode bypass relies upon use of the "Voice Dial" feature of iPhones, which is disabled on devices using Apple's Siri voice recognition feature.
If you *aren't* using Siri, then the recommendation is to disable "Voice Dial". If you do that, your device shouldn't be prone to this passcode bypass.

You can disable "Voice Dial" on your iPhone by going to Settings / General / Passcode Lock. (Note that if you have Siri enabled you won't see an option for "Voice Dial" there, as it has been automatically disabled).
Easy as it is to avoid this flaw putting your iDevice at risk, it's still embarrassing for Apple as it comes so soon after other passcode lock bypasses were publicised.
Let's hope that Apple fixes this flaw soon, and shuts a permanent door on passcode lock bypasses.

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Download Latest Firmware iPhone

Download Firmware iPhone

6.1.3 (3GS): iPhone2,1_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw
6.1.3 (4 GSM): iPhone3,1_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw
6.1.3 (4): iPhone3,2_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw
6.1.3 (4 CDMA): iPhone3,3_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw
6.1.3 (4S): iPhone4,1_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw
6.1.3 (5 GSM): iPhone5,1_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw
6.1.3 (5 GSM+CDMA): iPhone5,2_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw


NOTE*: I will update this as new firmware versions come out of course :)

Download Firmware iPod

6.1.3 (4G): iPod4,1_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw
6.1.3 (5G): iPod5,1_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw

NOTE*: I will update this as new firmware versions come out of course :)


Download Firmware iPad

6.1.3 (iPad 2 Wi-Fi): iPad2,1_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw
6.1.3 (iPad 2 GSM): iPad2,2_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw
6.1.3 (iPad 2 CDMA): iPad2,3_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw
6.1.3 (iPad 2 New): iPad2,4_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw
6.1.3 (iPad Mini Wi-Fi): iPad2,5_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw
6.1.3 (iPad Mini GSM): iPad2,6_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw
6.1.3 (iPad Mini CDMA): iPad2,7_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw
6.1.3 (iPad 3 Wi-Fi): iPad3,1_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw
6.1.3 (iPad 3 CDMA): iPad3,2_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw
6.1.3 (iPad 3 GSM): iPad3,3_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw
6.1.3 (iPad 4 Wi-Fi): iPad3,4_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw
6.1.3 (iPad 4 GSM): iPad3,5_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw
6.1.3 (iPad 4 GSM+CDMA): iPad3,6_6.1.3_10B329_Restore.ipsw


We will update this post as new firmware links become available.
 

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Steps to Jailbreak iOS 6.1.3

lets begin.
Step 1: Download the original iOS 6.0 from the link provided above.
Step 2: Download and fire up Redsn0w 0.9.15b3 and run it. Download links above.
Step 3: Click on the visible Extras button and choose Select IPSW. Point Redsn0w to the unmodified iOS 6.0 IPSW you downloaded in step 1.

Step 4: From Redsn0w’s main screen, simply click on Jailbreak and follow the easy on-screen instructions. When prompted, choose to install Cydia.

Step 5: When instructed, enter DFU mode with the help of the Redsn0w wizard.
If all has gone well, Redsn0w will now start doing its magic in the background: jailbreaking your device using the Limera1n exploit and installing Cydia in order for you to install and run third-party tweaks or packages. This process should not last more than just a few minutes.



To boot it into the jailbroken state again; simply connect your device to your PC or Mac, launch Redsn0w, click on Extras and click on the Just Boot option, and you’re done.

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iOS 6.1.3 Jailbreak using Redsn0w 0.9.15b3

Before we get into cooking the jailbreak, i am sure you know what tethered means! it means that you will need to connect your device to your computer each time you want to reboot it. The jailbreak is stable but the device will need a computer to boot.

Steps to Jailbreak iOS 6.1.3

• Download iOS 6 original IPSW file from the links above.
• Download and Start:
• RedSn0w 0.9.15 beta 3 for Mac
• Redsn0w 0.9.15 beta 3 for Windows
• (In administrator mode for windows users)
• Click on the Extras button and Click on Select IPSW.
• Now, browse to the iOS 6 IPSW file for your device.
• Go back and Click on the Jailbreak Button.
• The Exploit will start and wait for redsn0w.
• When Redsn0w asks select Install Cydia.
• And follow the on-screen instructions.

Within few minutes your device will be untethered jailbroken, once your device reboot you will need to tethered boot it. To do so, on redsn0w go to extras – click on Just Boot and follow the on-screen instructions.
Now, enjoy your jailbreak iOS 6.1.3 firmware

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