A security researcher has released a new workaround for the critical vulnerability in the Apple iOS operating system related to the way that the OS handle SSL certificate validation. The workaround makes some key checks in the certificate chain that the vulnerable versions of iOS and a previous workaround fail to execute. Apple patched the iOS vulnerability on Aug. 1 with the release of iOS 4.3.5 and experts have been encouraging users to update as soon as possible because of the seriousness of the vulnerability. The iPhone SSL bug came to light in July.
Source: https://threatpost.com/new-workaround-released-ios-ssl-flaw-081211/75537/