PS4 Exploit: 5.05 Webkit exploit released, 4.55 functional Jailbreak probably only a matter of days
Developer AlexZzZ just released a proof of concept exploit for PS4 Firmware 5.01. The exploit has been independently confirmed by mathieulh to also work on firmware 5.05. Combined with Qwertyoruiop’s release of a Kernel exploit for 4.55 earlier today, this means PS4 Firmware 4.55 should now be fully exploitable.
According to the Readme, this exploit relies on a fairly recent Webkit vulnerability, CVE-2017-7005, which was already used on the Nintendo Switch by Team Reswitched. (It is likely the PS4 exploit was ported from the Switch)
A lot happened in the past 24h in the PS4 scene, and we need a bit of a recap:
Typically, in order to get a functional Jailbreak of the console, one needs two exploits: a usermode exploit which gives you limited code execution control within a specific process (a favorite target is Webkit), followed by some privilege escalation to get full access to the system (the kernel exploit).
Qwertyoruiop‘s kernel exploit is compatible up to firmware 4.55 included. However, he did not provide a usermode exploit to go with it (except he had in the past already released a webkit exploit compatible up to 4.07).
With Alexzzz’s release of a webkit exploit up to firmware 5.05, we now theoretically get full access up to firmware 4.55.
I’m on firmware 5.0x, does it mean I get a Jailbreak too?
No. Firmwares 5.00, 5.01, and 5.05 now get usermode access, which is cool, but historically has not proven to be very useful. You’ll have to wait for a new kernel exploit to be released for your firmware, which might take a while.
What about the ongoing beta firmware, PS4 5.50? Is it exploitable?
It is unclear at this point if the Webkit exploit works on PS4 Beta firmware 5.50. We’ve heard both sides of the story, with some people claiming it works, while others say it’s been patched in 5.50 (or will be patched by the time the Beta is over), and no clear confirmation so far.
PS4 4.55 Jailbreak, what’s next?
What it takes at this point is for a developer to combine the webkit exploit and the kernel exploit in a fully weaponized jailbreak. I’ve been wrong before doing similar statements, but I assume it’s a matter of days before a full PS4 Jailbreak is released for firmware 4.55.
Stay tuned as major scene websites including wololo.net will keep you up to date on a functional release.
Download PS4 5.05 Webkit Exploit Proof of Concept
You can download the files for the PS4 5.05 Webkit Exploit PoC on the developer’ github here.
Source: via Mathieulh
This really is great news. Very excited for what’s to come.
Also, my girlfriend is excited to be able to watch Amazon Prime video again.
if by Amazon Prime you think that PSN will work on 5.x JB then forget about it – even if 5.5 is jailbroken there will be new FW next day;)
this means PS4 Firmware 4.55 should now be fully exploitable
Source: https://freshcalendars.com/august-2018-calendar
will be sometimes kernel exploit for 4.73?
Hello,
So i can’t do anything right now with this exploit?
And i have to wait for the jailbreak to run cfw or homebrew?
It means that wolfenstein 2 pkg release for 4.05?
lol ok I’m waiting 4.55
I wont even defend Sony, they made development for the platform region locked
What? Theres no region lock in the games.
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/59df14645235fbf928e84cdfdcb2168d4d5dd575531f3c788588343525f3497f.jpg
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/1016d2ebd61a3004b2c5f70374effa5461110c62c9fa06144fee7c09f9f11a2a.jpg
What about 4.7
Get out of here with that nonsense bro this website is not meant for that type of foolishness
Big things are happening : https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/1016d2ebd61a3004b2c5f70374effa5461110c62c9fa06144fee7c09f9f11a2a.jpg
1st thank
can we stop using the term jailbreak on consoles?
I mean, jailbreak is the correct term
so can we call the hack on the switch jailbreak then? since its based on a similar webexploit
nope
f*ck u mac lover, who cares…
I’m no mac lover, hate it when people assume a hack = jailbreak or jailbreak = hack
so maybe I should have someone jailbreak my friends email or social media account just to troll them. see how stupid it sounds
Why tho? The term is from escaping the BSD Jail, is something like a sandbox to reduce the exploitability of the system and as we know the PS4 OS (Orbis is what is called?) is based off BSD so it makes perfect sense to use the term Jailbreak in this case
Could this exploid be used on a PSVita FW 3.67?
4.55 jailbreak, querty, 40 mins ago, maybe debug menu soon
Guess we didnt have to wait until march 17th then XD
seems like we should expect a full 4.55 Jailbreak before the end of this month lol.
a list of bundles with 4.55 or less would be very nice btw 🙂
Wololo, u were wrong about dates once again ;D Fully implemented 4.55 exploit
https://github.com/Cryptogenic/PS4-4.55-Kernel-Exploit , thank specterdev/flat_z
A simple question: all these exploit are also working on ps4 PRO?
I wrecked wololo’s momma all night long.
ca avance vite
http://playstation-3.logic-sunrise.com/news-975725-ps4-specter-a-deja-un-exploit-webkit-455-fonctionnel.html
This is the first time in a long time (outside of the PSVita) that I’ve been able to witness the growth of a game console scene. And I have to say, it is a very beautiful and exciting thing.
I can only hope it will blossom into something as beautiful as HENkaku/TaiHEN/Ensō!
I agree… I have a ps4 with a low firmware and it still does nothing other than collecting dust
Is there any kexploit still waiting to drop for us 4.7x users?
@Mathieulh on twitter said 4.05, 4.55, 5.01 and 5.05 in that order are the firmwares to stay on if
you want to hack your ps4 anytime soon. Also, this guy who released the 5.01-5.05 webkit exploit
is a god! Even if it was unused it started hype for the scene.
Works on latest beta
https://i.imgur.com/WotTUk1.jpg
On which Firmware are you? Im on official 5.05 Firmware. You mean you have 5.50 beta`?
Now i m working on a kernel exploit for 5.05 , i expect sony to patch it on 5.50(sure), that s why Alexzzz2007 lunch it before sony relese it.
Cool!! When are you gonna release it? Maybe a estimated date?
When are your gonna release it?
I stay on 5.05. Can we be sure that next to the entry point we get a working kernel exploit for 5.05 OFW ?
Great work Nobiala 🙂 I’m on 5.05 ofw of PS4. So we can expect a fully working exploit on OFW 5.05 NOT just the useless entry point ?:)
When is it gonna be release?
Could one use the 5.x usermode exploit to downgrade to 4.55?
I have tried the exploit on 5.50, and it still works (kinda).
The exploit itself still works but when I click on Dump libkernel it says “Not enough free RAM” every time, though dumping libSceWebKit2 works just fine
Excellent website. Lots of helpful information here. I am sending it to several buddies ans also sharing in delicious. And obviously, thank you to your sweat!
Please give the guys a Little Bit Time for find a Kernel exploit now, for all peoples they cant wait and they will look what the ps4 do now, you can go with Ps4 Browser to this Website:
http://ps4.editzz.net/Index.html
Here you Must go to your installed fw and the webkit exploit will works nice.
Please don’t make the Devs crazy with questions, they can sell the exploit for millions of Money but they works hard for us. If all peoples talk *** about them they sell it or what i know.
If the Jailbreak realy works later please spend them 5,10 or 100 US-Dollars for this hard work! I will do that, i don’t will that they sell the Next jb to Sony, nsa or what ever.
Sorry, i have forgotten one think, Sony (for me) are idiots, i realy buy my Games on PSN but Sony Block the peoples who buy the Games on psn …. what a idiot you can be when the only way (If you have a Homebre) that you can only Download Games illegal why Sony Blocks my buying? I have buy for PS4 maybe 400 Games in psn only and If i don’t make a Update or use homebrew i cant Never buy legal Games ? Sorry, but i think that no court will judge me or Arrest me If i us Games illegal why Sony have Block me….. a homebrew is not illegal in EU…..
Dear friend.
Do you mean that after you jailbroke your PS4, you were banned after buying a legal copy of a game?
Getting banned from psn (console or account) is the only thing that users might take into consideration before they try jailbreaking their PS4, at least now since it’s still fresh and there are no mods to prevent you from getting banned. Is that right?
Ps. I’m not against jailbreak, just thinking…
So, basically I should avoid updating my ps4 for a year or more, in the off chance someone decides to figure out how to jailbreak 5.05.
mk.
Here I found a Writeup on 5.05 Kernel Exploit:
https://github.com/Anonym00S/PS4-5.01-5.05-Kernel-Exploit-BY-Anonymous
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