KFD

Misaka sees more minor updates to address kernel panics and offsets on certain devices

Anthony Bouchard ∙ August 3, 2023

A new beta release of the Misaka jailed package manager was just launched Thursday afternoon to add preliminary support for the new kernel file descriptor (kfd) exploit that affects iPhones and iPads running firmware up to and including iOS & iPadOS 16.6 beta 1. But even so, Misaka continues to receive additional quality of life updates.

Misaka updated to support kfd exploit on A12-A16 devices running iOS 16.2-16.6 beta 1

Anthony Bouchard ∙ August 3, 2023

Just yesterday, we shared how the Misaka package manager app for MacDirtyCow devices would soon pick up support for the newer kernel file descriptor (kfd) exploit for devices running up to and including iOS 16.6 beta 1.

MacDirtyCow-like add-ons may soon be possible on iOS 16.5 thanks to kfd

Anthony Bouchard ∙ July 28, 2023

The kernel file descriptor (kfd) project that made rounds this past weekend because of its ability to achieve kernel read and write on firmware up to and including iOS & iPadOS 16.5 is becoming even more famous as iOS developers devise new and unique ways to take advantage of it.