Modern IOS Security Features -- a Deep Dive into SPTM, TXM, and Exclaves

The XNU kernel is the basis of Apple's operating systems. Although labeled as a hybrid kernel, it is found to generally operate in a monolithic manner by defining a single privileged trust zone in which all system functionality resides. This has security implications, as a kernel compromise has...

CVE-2021-1932

Improper access control in trusted application environment can cause unauthorized access to CDSP or ADSP VM memory with either privilege in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wired...