Jailbreaking the Apple HomePod: Fun with Checkm8 and Smart Speakers

Explore the process of jailbreaking the Apple HomePod in this comprehensive conference talk from Nullcon Goa 2023. Delve into the intricacies of hardware and software components, and learn about the Checkm8 exploit and its applications. Discover the step-by-step approach to achieving BootROM code execution, booting the system, and gaining userspace code execution. Understand the implementation of SSH and system-wide tweaks on the HomePod. Get answers to crucial questions about connecting the device to a computer and explore the possibilities of a jailbroken HomePod. Gain valuable insights into BootROM exploits and their comparison to previous methods, making this talk essential for security researchers and tech enthusiasts interested in smart speaker hacking and iOS security.