PS4 Kernel Exploit confirmed by CTurt

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Developer Cturt (@Cturte) confirmed on twitter that he has a Kernel exploit working for the PS4. He also hints that he’s not the only one who’s been working on this (as is often the case on these things)

Although no proof has been given at this point, CTurt is a trusted source of information on this, as he has released lots of his work on the 1.76 Webkit exploit already: the PS4 Playground tools and PS4 SDK come to mind.

There are not much details on the vulnerabilities used at this point, but it is fair to assume the exploit relies on the 1.76 webkit exploit as the launch vector. As such, although that Kernel exploit might be available on later PS4 firmwares (and, we might dream, up to the latest firmware), it is probably only going to be useful for the handful of people who have stayed on 1.76.

It is also a bit early at this point to understand what Kernel access truly means here, and if it’s a “full” PS4 Jailbreak. I can picture clueless gamers already calling out piracy as a dangerous conclusion of this game, but kernel access does not necessarily mean that hackers have found a way (or intend to) break the applications and games encryption. It probably means, however, better access to the console hardware and ways to run unsigned code (think homebrews and emulators at this point).

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ProPosted:

Next thing on my list is to get myself a ps4!

LizziPosted:

lol PS 4 Jailbreak, i will change to ps 4

SkyPosted:

Emi Surprised no Xbox exploits have been found yet


pretty sure they will find one soon

ReevyPosted:

Surprised no Xbox exploits have been found yet

234jazzy2Posted:

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234jazzy2
AE86
Dinkleberg Of course it's PS4. It usually has bad security. I hope Xbone does not get exploited soon as I dont want games to be ruined.


Considering Durango dev Software has been leaked i wouldn't say they have much time left being "secure" lmao.


Considering it was never really proved to be a real DEV Kit, i wouldn't think so. Also, even if it was, pretty sure Microsoft would put more layers of security after its done with development.


Thats not what i was talking about lmao... http://www.thetechgame.com/News/sid=7761/xbox-one-software-development-kit-leaked-on-twitter-with-documentation.html


Thats a Software Development Kit, which doesn't do much in the sense you are thinking of. Its for developers who want to create/test their programs/apps for XB1. They give those out to any indie devs.

agoonPosted:

PS4 sales will fly through the roof if a working JB comes from this.. i remember how awesome the PS3 jailbreaks were. I respect a good game when i see it, so I buy them; however DLC is something I'm far against [star wars battlefront] and what's good about the PS3/ PS4 is the jailbreak can allow you to run unsigned DLC.

JRMHPosted:

thePiManx
Dinkleberg Of course it's PS4. It usually has bad security. I hope Xbone does not get exploited soon as I dont want games to be ruined.

ok, lets go with that. which console was broken into first, 360 or PS3?

i tried looking for the vid on youtube but it's been 9 years.
just remember this saying from the hackers who broke into the 360 first.

'we will not confirm nor deny if we have the private keys. ya, we are pretty scared of what microsoft can do'


Oh jeez... It's not console wars, PS just typically has crap security. No console wars. I'm concerned, because you "modders" are what ruins gaming. Always. Stop trying to exploit these sh/tty excuses for consoles anyway. So frustrating ahaha

AlexPosted:

thePiManx
Dinkleberg Of course it's PS4. It usually has bad security. I hope Xbone does not get exploited soon as I dont want games to be ruined.

ok, lets go with that. which console was broken into first, 360 or PS3?

i tried looking for the vid on youtube but it's been 9 years.
just remember this saying from the hackers who broke into the 360 first.

'we will not confirm nor deny if we have the private keys. ya, we are pretty scared of what microsoft can do'


Well technically the 360 required a hardware mod to actually do that the PS3 was exploited via software.

thePiManxPosted:

Dinkleberg Of course it's PS4. It usually has bad security. I hope Xbone does not get exploited soon as I dont want games to be ruined.

ok, lets go with that. which console was broken into first, 360 or PS3?

i tried looking for the vid on youtube but it's been 9 years.
just remember this saying from the hackers who broke into the 360 first.

'we will not confirm nor deny if we have the private keys. ya, we are pretty scared of what microsoft can do'

thePiManxPosted:

makes me think of DirecTV vs Dish cracking in the mid 90's. "Allegedly", one payed hackers to break into the others card.

it's not to far fetched!


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