TheFlow has done it again--a new kernel exploit has been released for PlayStation 4 consoles. This latest exploit is called PPPwn, and works on PlayStation 4 systems up to official firmware 11.00, with support for 9.00 as well. The exploit was known about for months, and was eventually patched by Sony in a PS4 firmware update for 11.02, after TheFlow reported the vulnerability on HackerOne.

PPPwn is a kernel remote code execution exploit for PlayStation 4 upto FW 11.00. This is a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2006-4304 that was reported responsibly to PlayStation.

Supported versions are:

• FW 9.00
• FW 11.00
• more can be added (PRs are welcome)

The exploit only prints PPPwned on your PS4 as a proof-of-concept. In order to launch Mira or similar homebrew enablers, the stage2.bin payload needs to be adapted.

The GitHub repository is available linked below, with instructions and further details about the exploit. You can also find important information regarding all PlayStation 4 exploits in the GBAtemp PS4 Exploit Guide.

Decided to publish PPPwn early. The first PlayStation 4 Kernel RCE. Supporting FWs upto 11.00.https://t.co/INayQSp8fL pic.twitter.com/xhj2jepsY7

— Andy Nguyen (@theflow0) April 30, 2024

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PlayStation 4 Exploit Guide

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

Tony Stark hacking playstation? Well least sony and marvel are on good terms right?

 

[metaljay]

Is it worth buying a PS4 Pro to pirate? Serious question as an Xbox gamer.

Is spider man any good? (Mostly play far cry, warzone, batman, fallen order)

 

[toroloco]

Is this going to work on ps5?

 

[Deleted member 698398]

Is it worth buying a PS4 Pro to pirate? Serious question as an Xbox gamer.

Not unless you only want to play last gen games. You can get a fairly decent PC for about $700 now. Yes, that's more than a used PS4 Pro. It also does more. Even if you don't pirate games (Just grab repacks for that) they tend to be cheaper on PC anyway. Plus no online subscription.

 

[djpannda]

Is it worth buying a PS4 Pro to pirate? Serious question as an Xbox gamer.

if
A. You can get one cheap
B. You understand there is no online, or DLC ( that is not Separately DLed)
Most of the heavy hitters are on pc, and Online is out of the question.

 

[Wolfy]

Is it worth buying a PS4 Pro to pirate? Serious question as an Xbox gamer.

I honestly use mine just to play Kingdom Hearts: Story So Far to play the entire series which is enough since I ain't giving Epic money.

 

[CoolMe]

Is it worth buying a PS4 Pro to pirate? Serious question as an Xbox gamer.

You intend on playing just exclusives both AAA and indies/JRPGs etc. and/or multiplats too?
If it's only a few selection games and/ or just exclusives, don't see the issue of getting one just for that with a decent price, and one that's in a good condition

 

[BraveDragonWolf]

Read this as something about a popcorn kernel...
I need to take more naps.

 

[thekarter104]

My PS4 pro is always up to date since I watch YouTube on it.

Besides that, it's a more powerful console, so RetroArch up to N64 core, maybe DS? Would do it.
H0w hard would it be to port PSP homebrew to PS4? That'd be amazing!

 

[Deleted member 698398]

My PS4 pro is always up to date since I watch YouTube on it.

Besides that, it's a more powerful console, so RetroArch up to N64 core, maybe DS? Would do it.
H0w hard would it be to port PSP homebrew to PS4? That'd be amazing!

Despite being faster than the base PS4 they're still mediocre Jaguar+ cores. They're literally (old) tablet CPU cores. You can emulate some stuff but keep your expectations low.

 

[isoboy]

Playstation hacking sure used to be exciting.

 

[Jayinem]

All of the games already came out that I want on PS4 I think lol. Due to backports I already got them. Having said that if you don't have to use the usb stick anymore that's a plus.

 

[Flame]

My older family members think I'm a genius because I know how to turn off a PC without pressing the physical power button.

TheFlow family members must think his a god.

 

[HellGhast]

This vulnerability is almost 20 years old, from 2006 and it's reported to also affect Ps5 upto firmware 8.20

 

[zebrone]

This vulnerability is almost 20 years old, from 2006 and it's reported to also affect Ps5 upto firmware 8.20

But its not released yet for PSV,right?

 

[Topaz95]

Now I've really gotta stop updating my PS4. I've done it just to redownload P.T.

 

[SylverReZ]

I imagine PS4 Pro consoles going up in price. No more downgrading.

 

[LightBeam]

That seems super cool, I might consider picking up one if I knew of some games to play ...

 

[Marc_LFD]

Is it worth buying a PS4 Pro to pirate? Serious question as an Xbox gamer.

At this point I'm just waiting for PS5 Pro.

Already got a PS4 Slim (OFW) and happy with that.