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CVE-2019-8591 is a type confusion vulnerability in the Apple kernel, affecting iOS, macOS Mojave, tvOS, and watchOS. The vulnerability arises from improper memory handling, allowing an application to trigger type confusion, which can result in unexpected system termination or the ability to write to kernel memory.
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This repository contains a local privilege escalation exploit targeting Apple iOS versions 12.0-12.2 and 12.4. The main exploit logic is implemented in 'exploit.c', with supporting data structures and utility functions in 'array.c', 'array.h', and 'exploit.h'. The exploit leverages vulnerabilities in the iOS kernel to obtain a kernel task port (tfp0), which allows arbitrary kernel memory read and write operations. It then escalates the process's privileges to root and demonstrates the ability to revert to original credentials. The exploit is not intended for use in a jailbreak, as stated in the README. The code is written in C and is structured for direct compilation and execution on a compatible iOS device. No network endpoints or remote attack vectors are present; the exploit is purely local and requires code execution on the target device. The repository is well-structured, with clear separation between exploit logic and utility code.
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