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Emergency Reset
Here’s a detailed report you can submit to Apple Support: Subject: Critical Issue with Emergency Reset Feature in Safety Check Dear Apple Support Team, I am writing to report a significant issue with the Emergency Reset feature in the Safety Check tool on iOS devices. This feature, designed to immediately revoke access to user data in emergency situations, is not functioning as intended, leaving users potentially vulnerable to data breaches or privacy violations. Issue Details The Emergency Reset feature fails to stop sharing permissions for certain Apple apps, specifically Fitness (linked to Apple Health) and Home (linked to HomeKit). When attempting to reset all sharing permissions using Emergency Reset, the system displays an error message stating: “Unable to Stop Sharing. A problem occurred when attempting to stop sharing with Fitness and Home. Stop sharing directly within these apps.” Concerns with Fitness App (Apple Health) • The Fitness app integrates with Apple Health, which allows third-party apps to access sensitive health data, such as activity metrics, workouts, and more. • When Emergency Reset fails, third-party apps may retain access to this data until users manually revoke permissions through Settings, which contradicts the promise of an “immediate reset.” Concerns with Home App (HomeKit Framework) • The Home app, which manages smart home devices via the HomeKit framework, also fails to revoke permissions during Emergency Reset. • This could leave third-party devices or shared users with continued access to smart home settings, such as cameras, locks, and sensors, which poses a serious security risk. Vulnerability Implications 1. Potential for Exploitation by Third Parties: • Third-party apps and devices integrated via Apple Health or HomeKit could continue to access sensitive information if Emergency Reset fails. • This opens a window for malicious actors to exploit incomplete revocation of permissions. 2. Emergency Situations: • The feature is critical for users in emergencies (e.g., fleeing abusive relationships or addressing a data breach), but its reliance on manual interventions undermines its effectiveness. • Users may not have the time or knowledge to manually revoke permissions in multiple apps during emergencies. Broader Concerns • The distinction between the Home app (user-facing interface) and HomeKit (framework) adds confusion. Users may believe Emergency Reset applies to all HomeKit-enabled devices, but this does not appear to be the case. • The issue may extend to other Apple apps or third-party integrations not explicitly mentioned, creating a broader vulnerability across the iOS ecosystem. Recommendations for Resolution To address this critical issue, I recommend the following actions: 1. Fix Emergency Reset: • Ensure that Emergency Reset fully revokes all sharing permissions for apps like Fitness and Home, including any linked third-party integrations. • Conduct extensive testing to confirm the feature’s functionality across all apps and frameworks. 2. Enhance Transparency: • Clearly communicate any limitations of the Emergency Reset feature to users, including apps or frameworks that require manual intervention. • Provide clear in-app guidance on how to manually revoke permissions for affected apps. 3. Improve App and Framework Integration: • Update the Fitness and Home apps to allow users to globally revoke all third-party access directly within these apps. • Strengthen the integration between Emergency Reset and frameworks like HealthKit and HomeKit to ensure full coverage. 4. Audit and Monitor: • Conduct a security audit of the Emergency Reset feature to identify and patch additional gaps. • Regularly update users on progress and any enhancements made to the feature. User’s Immediate Actions While waiting for a resolution, I have taken the following steps to manually revoke permissions: 1. For Fitness: I reviewed and revoked third-party access in Settings > Privacy > Health > Sharing. 2. For Home: I reviewed device sharing settings in the Home app and removed shared users and devices as needed. 3. I also reviewed permissions for other apps via Settings > Privacy to ensure no unauthorized access remains. Conclusion The Emergency Reset feature is critical for user safety and privacy, particularly in emergencies. However, its current functionality fails to deliver on its promise of comprehensive and immediate protection, leaving users exposed to significant risks. I urge Apple to prioritize resolving these issues and strengthening this feature to maintain the high standards of privacy and security that users expect from Apple. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I am happy to provide additional details or screenshots if needed. Sincerely, [Your Full Name] [Your Contact Information] [Your Device Model and iOS Version] You can copy and paste this into your communication with Apple Support. Let me know if you need further revisions!
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Critical SKAdNetwork Attribution
Subject/Title: Critical SKAdNetwork Attribution Failures (Bug Type: 237, Failure Type: 1201 in ASDErrorDomain) Issue Summary We are encountering repeated SKAdNetwork attribution failures (failureType: 1201 in ASDErrorDomain) for ad impression events processed through the ad network mj797d8u6f.skadnetwork. These failures are causing significant revenue losses, as ad impressions are not being properly attributed to installs. The issue occurs across multiple campaigns and involves both SKAdNetwork API 3.0 and 4.0, suggesting a systemic problem with attribution validation or network communication. This problem is critical as it disrupts advertisers’ ability to track conversions, optimize campaigns, and allocate budgets effectively. Technical Details Key Logs: Below are anonymized samples of the failed SKAdNetwork events: Log Sample 1 (Failure): { "bug_type": "237", "timestamp": "2025-01-07 22:49:15.00 -0500", "os_version": "iPhone OS 18.2.1 (22C161)", "roots_installed": 0, "incident_id": "78523BD9-1F58-4738-B526-8A8A63203214" } { "advertisementStoryId": "3D2E7EBB-1A57-4DF8-9375-2C465F423038", "apiVersion": "3.0", "eventType": "adImpression", "resultType": "finalized", "anonymous": true, "failureType": 1201, "failureDomain": "ASDErrorDomain", "clientEventId": "0F456623-584F-4913-BBD3-C3FD1219D104", "os": "iOS", "topic": "xp_amp_skad_perf", "adType": "app", "adNetworkId": "mj797d8u6f.skadnetwork", "eventTime": 1736305200000, "osBuildNumber": "22C161", "hardwareFamily": "iPhone", "api": "SKAdNetwork" } Log Sample 2 (Failure): { "bug_type": "237", "timestamp": "2025-01-07 22:49:15.00 -0500", "os_version": "iPhone OS 18.2.1 (22C161)", "roots_installed": 0, "incident_id": "0CBF612D-F0D9-449E-A34E-DE2DB92BEC0D" } { "advertisementStoryId": "946E568C-D2C1-478F-BFF3-4996C48F9B39", "apiVersion": "3.0", "eventType": "adImpression", "resultType": "finalized", "anonymous": true, "failureType": 1201, "failureDomain": "ASDErrorDomain", "clientEventId": "1A3D48FB-4452-4FD8-BB25-1195470A53DC", "os": "iOS", "topic": "xp_amp_skad_perf", "adType": "app", "adNetworkId": "mj797d8u6f.skadnetwork", "eventTime": 1736298000000, "osBuildNumber": "22C161", "hardwareFamily": "iPhone", "api": "SKAdNetwork" } Log Sample 3 (Success Example for Comparison): { "bug_type": "237", "timestamp": "2025-01-07 22:49:15.00 -0500", "os_version": "iPhone OS 18.2.1 (22C161)", "roots_installed": 0, "incident_id": "BFEAC86B-8195-4DB0-96FF-2028107256AD" } { "advertisementStoryId": "946E568C-D2C1-478F-BFF3-4996C48F9B39", "apiVersion": "3.0", "eventType": "adImpression", "resultType": "finalized", "anonymous": true, "clientEventId": "F6265488-E0FB-448A-A406-3F7254BCA9D7", "os": "iOS", "topic": "xp_amp_skad_perf", "adType": "app", "adNetworkId": "mj797d8u6f.skadnetwork", "eventTime": 1736294400000, "osBuildNumber": "22C161", "hardwareFamily": "iPhone", "api": "SKAdNetwork" } Failure Details: Failure Type: 1201 Failure Domain: ASDErrorDomain Ad Network ID: mj797d8u6f.skadnetwork API Versions Affected: 3.0, 4.0 Timeframe of Failures: All logs occur within 2025-01-07 22:00:00 UTC to 23:00:00 UTC. Environment: OS Version: iOS 18.2.1 (Build 22C161). Device Type: iPhone (hardwareFamily: iPhone). App Configuration: Includes the ad network ID in the Info.plist under SKAdNetworkItems. Impact Details Financial Loss: Based on failure rates, we estimate $20–$65/day per advertiser for small campaigns and $75–$375/day per advertiser for larger campaigns. If 100 advertisers are affected, daily losses range from $2,000–$37,500. Over a week, losses could exceed $70,000 to $262,500 or more. Operational Impact: Advertisers cannot track installs or optimize campaigns, leading to inefficient ad spending and potential budget reallocation to other networks. Damaged trust between advertisers and the ad network. Reputation Risk: Continued failures harm the credibility of the SKAdNetwork framework, critical in a post-ATT (App Tracking Transparency) ecosystem. Steps to Reproduce Serve an ad impression through the ad network mj797d8u6f.skadnetwork. Monitor SKAdNetwork attribution for that impression. Observe repeated failures (failureType: 1201) despite the resultType: finalized status. Recommendations for Investigation Attribution Timeout: Verify if these failures stem from delayed responses or missed attribution windows. Ad Network Configuration: Confirm the ad network’s integration complies with SKAdNetwork API 3.0 and 4.0 requirements. Infrastructure Review: Investigate potential bottlenecks or failures in Apple’s attribution servers (ASDErrorDomain) or communication delays. Contact Details Name: [Your Full Name] Role: [Your Role] (e.g., Ad Network Analyst/Developer) Organization: [Your Company Name] Email: [Your Email Address] Phone: [Your Phone Number] Submission Instructions You can submit this report via the following channels: Apple Feedback Assistant: https://feedbackassistant.apple.com/ Bug Reporting Tool: https://developer.apple.com/bug-reporting/ Apple DTS: https://developer.apple.com/support/technical/
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Skadnetwork
Certainly! Below is a structured report you can use to submit to Apple Developer Support, Feedback Assistant, or share with the ad network for escalation. This report is tailored based on the logs and forensic analysis we’ve conducted. Structured Report: SKAdNetwork Attribution Failures Subject/Title: Critical SKAdNetwork Attribution Failures (Bug Type: 237, Failure Type: 1201 in ASDErrorD We are encountering repeated SKAdNetwork attribution failures (failureType: 1201 in ASDErrorDomain) for ad impression events processed through the ad network mj797d8u6f.skadnetwork. These failures are causing significant revenue losses, as ad impressions are not being properly attributed to installs. The issue occurs across multiple campaigns and involves both SKAdNetwork API 3.0 and 4.0, suggesting a systemic problem with attribution validation or network communication. This problem is critical as it disrupts advertisers’ ability to track conversions, optimize campaigns, and allocate budgets effectively. Technical Details Key Logs: Below are anonymized samples of the failed SKAdNetwork events: Log Sample 1 (Failure): { "bug_type": "237", "timestamp": "2025-01-07 22:49:15.00 -0500", "os_version": "iPhone OS 18.2.1 (22C161)", "roots_installed": 0, "incident_id": "78523BD9-1F58-4738-B526-8A8A63203214" } { "advertisementStoryId": "3D2E7EBB-1A57-4DF8-9375-2C465F423038", "apiVersion": "3.0", "eventType": "adImpression", "resultType": "finalized", "anonymous": true, "failureType": 1201, "failureDomain": "ASDErrorDomain", "clientEventId": "0F456623-584F-4913-BBD3-C3FD1219D104", "os": "iOS", "topic": "xp_amp_skad_perf", "adType": "app", "adNetworkId": "mj797d8u6f.skadnetwork", "eventTime": 1736305200000, "osBuildNumber": "22C161", "hardwareFamily": "iPhone", "api": "SKAdNetwork" } Log Sample 2 (Failure): { "bug_type": "237", "timestamp": "2025-01-07 22:49:15.00 -0500", "os_version": "iPhone OS 18.2.1 (22C161)", "roots_installed": 0, "incident_id": "0CBF612D-F0D9-449E-A34E-DE2DB92BEC0D" } { "advertisementStoryId": "946E568C-D2C1-478F-BFF3-4996C48F9B39", "apiVersion": "3.0", "eventType": "adImpression", "resultType": "finalized", "anonymous": true, "failureType": 1201, "failureDomain": "ASDErrorDomain", "clientEventId": "1A3D48FB-4452-4FD8-BB25-1195470A53DC", "os": "iOS", "topic": "xp_amp_skad_perf", "adType": "app", "adNetworkId": "mj797d8u6f.skadnetwork", "eventTime": 1736298000000, "osBuildNumber": "22C161", "hardwareFamily": "iPhone", "api": "SKAdNetwork" } Log Sample 3 (Success Example for Comparison): { "bug_type": "237", "timestamp": "2025-01-07 22:49:15.00 -0500", "os_version": "iPhone OS 18.2.1 (22C161)", "roots_installed": 0, "incident_id": "BFEAC86B-8195-4DB0-96FF-2028107256AD" } { "advertisementStoryId": "946E568C-D2C1-478F-BFF3-4996C48F9B39", "apiVersion": "3.0", "eventType": "adImpression", "resultType": "finalized", "anonymous": true, "clientEventId": "F6265488-E0FB-448A-A406-3F7254BCA9D7", "os": "iOS", "topic": "xp_amp_skad_perf", "adType": "app", "adNetworkId": "mj797d8u6f.skadnetwork", "eventTime": 1736294400000, "osBuildNumber": "22C161", "hardwareFamily": "iPhone", "api": "SKAdNetwork" } Failure Details: • Failure Type: 1201 • Failure Domain: ASDErrorDomain • Ad Network ID: mj797d8u6f.skadnetwork • API Versions Affected: 3.0, 4.0 • Timeframe of Failures: All logs occur within 2025-01-07 22:00:00 UTC to 23:00:00 UTC. Environment: • OS Version: iOS 18.2.1 (Build 22C161). • Device Type: iPhone (hardwareFamily: iPhone). • App Configuration: Includes the ad network ID in the Info.plist under SKAdNetworkItems. Impact Details Financial Loss: • Based on failure rates, we estimate $20–$65/day per advertiser for small campaigns and $75–$375/day per advertiser for larger campaigns. • If 100 advertisers are affected, daily losses range from $2,000–$37,500. • Over a week, losses could exceed $70,000 to $262,500 or more. 2. Operational Impact: • Advertisers cannot track installs or optimize campaigns, leading to inefficient ad spending and potential budget reallocation to other networks. • Damaged trust between advertisers and the ad network. 3. Reputation Risk: • Continued failures harm the credibility of the SKAdNetwork framework, critical in a post-ATT (App Tracking Transparency) ecosystem. Steps to Reproduce Serve an ad impression through the ad network mj797d8u6f.skadnetwork. Monitor SKAdNetwork attribution for that impression. Observe repeated failures (failureType: 1201) despite the resultType: finalized status. Recommendations for Investigation Attribution Timeout: • Verify if these failures stem from delayed responses or missed attribution windows. 2. Ad Network Configuration: • Confirm the ad network’s integration complies with SKAdNetwork API 3.0 and 4.0 requirements. 3. Infrastructure Review: • Investigate potential bottlenecks or failures in Apple’s attribution servers (ASDErrorDomain) or communication delays. Contact Details • Name: [Your Full Name] • Role: [Your Role] (e.g., Ad Network Analyst/Developer) • Organization: [Your Company Name] • Email: [Your Email Address] • Phone: [Your Phone Number] Submission Instructions You can submit this report via the following channels: • Apple Feedback Assistant: Feedback Assistant • Bug Reporting Tool: Bug Reporting • Apple DTS: Developer Technical Support This structured report should provide Apple with all the necessary details to investigate and resolve the issue effectively. Let me know if you’d like help customizing it further!
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