Security experts have successfully hacked Apple’s custom USB-C controller in the iPhone 15 series. Researchers presented their findings at the Chaos Communication Congress, highlighting a potential vulnerability that can be exploited using advanced techniques like reverse engineering and fault injection.
The discovery primarily affects users of iPhones and MacBooks. Thomas Roth, the researcher behind the finding, emphasized this as foundational work for uncovering broader security flaws in smartphone hardware.
Apple has acknowledged the report but downplayed the risk, citing the complexity of the attack. However, Roth’s work paves the way for deeper investigations into smartphone hardware vulnerabilities, which could lead to more significant discoveries if exploited by malicious actors.
Source: https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2025/01/12/researchers-uncover-iphone-usb-c-controller-vulnerability