Switch: Plutoo releases source code for 3.0.0 exploit, announces he leaves the Switch scene
Today will most likely be remembered as the day the Nintendo Switch scene had the most announces, some of which might fall through the cracks given how big the whole explosion is.
Adding to the flow of releases today, 3DS/Switch Hacker Plutoo has decided to release some source code and other pieces of information for historical purposes, while also announcing he was leaving the Switch hacking scene. Wow.
3.0.0 Homebrew exploit source code
A few months ago, Plutoo released a homebrew launcher for Firmware 3.0.0 on the Nintendo Switch. The source of the exploit behind that launcher has now been made public. It is likely this won’t be used much in the future due to the recently released Nvidia Tegra bootrom exploits, but is still interesting to see for reference. That’s also the reason why the hacker decided to release the source, given that more potent exploits are now in the wild for the Nintendo switch.
The readme is virtually non existent (as well as code comments), so we’ll have to wait for a nice writeup from a dedicated hacker in the scene to let us know how the exploit works.
The source code for the exploit can be downloaded on Plutoo’s github here.
1.0.0 Switch memory corruption
Plutoo also disclosed a bit of information on a 1.0.0 memory corruption bug in svcWaitSynchronization/svcReplyAndReceive that he thinks could be leveraged to exploit the console on firmware 10.0. Here again, with Fusee Gelee and the overall Nvidia Tegra debacle, this is not useful in itself, but for future reference and for people interested to dig into bugs in general.
The hackers explains he hasn’t actually tested the bug on real hardware, but this is now out there for people who might be interested to give it a try.
Plutoo leaving the scene
Last but not least, Plutoo has tweeted that he is leaving the Switch hacking scene.
… and i’m out! no more switch for me. was damn fun though
— plutoo (@qlutoo) April 23, 2018
The hacker leaves behind him countless contributions to the 3DS, Wii U, and Switch hacking scenes. GBATemp have asked that their privacy be respected in this time of grief.
Joke aside, he will be missed.
Source: @Plutoo
First!
Nothing of value was lost.
Also Wololo stop pretending you’re interested.
That’s what your mom would of said if she got you aborted…..just saying.
wow this mad
triggered so much?
oh yea totally mad, you can see the pure anger out my simple non aggressive post lol
He just stated he is leaving the switch scene, not hacking in general.
Wololo once again posting whatever random articles he can to get that ad revenue.
Seriously everyone, get adblocker or if you have it already take wololo off your whitelist. Wololo needs to start producing proper, insightful articles.
Oh look heres another person moaning about an article, they always expect every single article to be suited for them.
This article is fine, if it’s useless to you then just shh and let everyone else chat about it here.
Na ….im just gonna ignore you from now on.
agreed. rehashing everything is quite annoying, and a very bad way of trying to pass off something as clickbait.
“GBATemp have asked that their privacy be respected in this time of grief.”
LOL
FORST!!
Damn shame we loosing such a talented person…. you will be missed… (even tho ull be here for the next Nintendo console/handheld)
lol
Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiist, I would like to thank myself and….no1 else. I am Mr First
Ok, bye Plutoo. Whatever.
Be really thankful your posts are allowed as this site is about ad revenue not freedom of speech.
If you say something wololo doesn’t like, he deletes your post. Kind of funny what does get through…
In general comments that are not propagating hate are published “as is” on the site. If specific comments of yours didn’t get published, this is typically a caching issue. Feel free to email me if you have specific concerns.
Loved what he did for the wii u even though noone really noticed it.
great information, gonna try it soon thanks!
Great guide. Keep up the good work.