Hello world!
This guide is for people who do not want to rely on other hackers' work (except for the exploit itself) or use other devices besides their computer (yes, I mean you, ESP) and have a brand new PS4 (so the browser is not enabled. Once it's enabled it is much easier) and want to learn some new stuff in the process (hence not using ready solutions and complicating things a bit).
It will not go into much detail - just give you the steps to achieve the goal and it is your responsibility to learn how things work if you do not know. If you have already decided to go on this path you probably already know what to do - I will just share what worked for me.
1. Lesson 1 - Virtualisation
I am working on Linux and decided not to install a webserver on my main system and mess with the settings and instead work on a guest Windows 10 system.
Start virtualbox and install Windows 10. Then start it.
2. Lesson 2 - Webservers
In Windows 10 there is a thing called IIS - just start it and it takes care of everything - you only need to put the exploit in the hosted site.
3. Lesson 3 - DNS
Back to Linux - install Bind9 for your own DNS server. Then configure it to be authoritative of the .net domain. Then forward manuals.playstation.net to the IP of the virtual machine. Set the PS4 internet connection to use your Linux machine as DNS server.
4. Profit
5. Possible complications
- check that your virtual machine has internet connection (you have to share a cable connection)
- if your DNS server works then no .net domains should resolve (set your PC to use its own DNServer to check). Your DNServer may be behind a firewall - try contacting it from within the virtual machine to see if it resolves.
- exploit does not load - the PS4 is searching for the /documents/gb/ps4/index.html file on the webserver - create it and make a link to the index.html file of the exploit
Now you do not need any additional software/hardware except the built in in your OSes to hack your PS4 or a friend's PS4 and you can do it even if the browser is disabled from the User's Guide page. You also do not have to point your PS4 to someone else's DNServer.
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