Hacking How could I develop a 5.5.1 Kernel Exploit?

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I'm looking to start developing a kernel exploit for the latest firmware but am not sure where to get started. Anyone have any ideas where to start?
 
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You need to have 1337 reverse engineering/cracking skills as well some good programming experience, or else I think you'll just be attempting to shoot in the dark...

I have none of the above, only a few hacking skills :/
 

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I'm looking to start developing a kernel exploit for the latest firmware but am not sure where to get started. Anyone have any ideas where to start?

Start by learning assembler/machine code. Then you will need to learn how to identify bugs in existing software that can be used for purposes that the author didn't intend.
You should probably also study all the existing WiiU kernel exploits and figure out how they work as you probably be able to leverage some of that knowledge, even if you can't directly use the kernel exploit.

That should give you enough to keep you busy for a few months at least. In that time you should also be able to determine whether it's something you can actually do or have the patience for. It's all about the journey, if all you're doing it for is because you have a WiiU with the latest firmware and you want free games then it's going to be a lot easier to just buy a WiiU with an older firmware. If instead of spending hundreds of hours hacking the WiiU you go out and work, then you will have the money to buy all the games that you will have time to play.
 

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It's all about the journey, if all you're doing it for is because you have a WiiU with the latest firmware and you want free games then it's going to be a lot easier to just buy a WiiU with an older firmware. If instead of spending hundreds of hours hacking the WiiU you go out and work, then you will have the money to buy all the games that you will have time to play.
Exactly, it's for passionate people and not some leeches. It takes far longer to make a hack than to just do some basic work and earn the money for all games :P
 
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1. Create a new account on gbatemp.net
2. Navigate to the Wii U - Hacking and Homebrew forum
3. Click "Create New Thread"
4. Tell everyone that you created an exploit but you're not going to release it because:
a.) Theres an update soon and it will fix it so a release would be pointless
b.) Everyone else is already working on something
c.) You have morals
 

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1. Create a new account on gbatemp.net
2. Navigate to the Wii U - Hacking and Homebrew forum
3. Click "Create New Thread"
4. Tell everyone that you created an exploit but you're not going to release it because:
a.) Theres an update soon and it will fix it so a release would be pointless
b.) Everyone else is already working on something
c.) You have morals
this. plus magic.
 

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Start by learning assembler/machine code. Then you will need to learn how to identify bugs in existing software that can be used for purposes that the author didn't intend.
You should probably also study all the existing WiiU kernel exploits and figure out how they work as you probably be able to leverage some of that knowledge, even if you can't directly use the kernel exploit.

That should give you enough to keep you busy for a few months at least. In that time you should also be able to determine whether it's something you can actually do or have the patience for. It's all about the journey, if all you're doing it for is because you have a WiiU with the latest firmware and you want free games then it's going to be a lot easier to just buy a WiiU with an older firmware. If instead of spending hundreds of hours hacking the WiiU you go out and work, then you will have the money to buy all the games that you will have time to play.
I'm not some leech, I love programming and am willing to be patient. Can you give any useful links to get started learning?
 

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1. Create a new account on gbatemp.net
2. Navigate to the Wii U - Hacking and Homebrew forum
3. Click "Create New Thread"
4. Tell everyone that you created an exploit but you're not going to release it because:
a.) Theres an update soon and it will fix it so a release would be pointless
b.) Everyone else is already working on something
c.) You have morals

^ this here , XD

good luck mate.
 

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