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Through static binary analysis, I identified code paths in the Facebook iOS app that: 1. **Bypass the orange microphone indicator** by abusing CallKit framework methods (setAllowCallKitActiveAdjust:, _voipAudioSession, initWithAudioSessionHandsOff:) 2. **Bypass the green camera indicator** via hardcoded configuration (shouldShowGreenDotValue = FALSE)

**To:** product-security@apple.com **Subject:** iOS Privacy Indicator Bypass in Facebook iOS v345.0 - CallKit/PushKit Abuse for Unauthorized Audio Capture


Dear Apple Security Research Team,

I am submitting a security vulnerability report documenting a sophisticated privacy bypass in the Facebook iOS application (v345.0, Build 333768490) that enables background audio capture while suppressing iOS 14+ privacy indicators.

Summary

Through static binary analysis, I identified code paths in the Facebook iOS app that:

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Impact

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Severity Assessment

I assess this as CRITICAL severity due to:

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Disclosure Timeline Request

I am requesting a 90-day coordinated disclosure period (deadline: March 29, 2026) before public disclosure.

Attachments

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Additional Materials Available

Upon request, I can provide:

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Contact Information

Researcher: Research Team Email: [YOUR EMAIL] PGP Key: [YOUR KEY FINGERPRINT IF AVAILABLE]

I am available for any questions or clarifications. I can also be reached via Signal at [YOUR SIGNAL NUMBER] for secure communication if preferred.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Best regards, Research Team


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