iOS 18.6.2 – System-Wide Trust Collapse via Anchor Corruption and ATS Reset
13 hours ago
- #Trust System
- #iOS Security
- #Encryption Failure
- A malformed trust anchor reload in iOS 18.6.2 caused broken encryption system-wide.
- TLS certificate checks silently failed, exposing users to spoofing and interception.
- The iPhone temporarily stopped verifying the trustworthiness of websites, apps, and services.
- Every certificate was treated as valid, including potentially malicious ones.
- Security of Safari, Mail, iCloud, Bluetooth accessories, and baseband radio was impacted.
- Attackers could impersonate websites and Apple services during the failure.
- Malicious accessories or networks could inject data or spoof updates.
- Sensitive data could be intercepted or redirected without detection.
- The system did not block traffic or alert the user; it silently accepted everything.
- Rebooting the device restores a valid trust state.
- Avoid pairing accessories, connecting to untrusted networks, or performing iCloud syncs during a suspected failure.
- Stay updated with the latest iOS patches to prevent such vulnerabilities.