Hacking Hykem's 5.5 iosu Exploit

[gudenau]

Just what is this thing, exactly?!

Hykem has developed an exploit that can be launched through the Wii-U web browser that can take full control of the system's iosu!

But we already have kernel access on 5.3.2 and soon for 5.4-5.5, you idiot!

Kernel access doesn't give us full system control. With iosu access, we can (fairly) easily gain kernel control on top of that, giving us -complete- control of the entire system's hardware and software.

So what can this hack do for ME?!

Initially? Nothing at all, unless Hykem releases a tool or app with the launch of the exploit (which he may or may not have hinted at). Eventually, this could lead to many, many things. Including:

- Countless homebrew games/apps/emulators
- USB Loader
- A title installer (Like Devmenu/BBM/FBI for 3DS)
- EmuNAND
- Real-Time Cheats
- Custom SysNAND firmware
- Custom game content (Mario Kart Tracks, Smash Bros. Fighters, etc.)


To quote Hykem:

Spoiler

Time to clear the air again.

The following statements are facts:
- I have successfully compromised the Wii U's IOSU;
- The exploit being used works from 2.0.0 up to5.5.0, but it obviously needs to be ported for each firmware;
- The exploit doesn't need PPC kernel access, so the new kernel exploit won't have to be released.

I want to do some kind of Christmas surprise yes, but take that with a grain of salt. I can't promise I will have the time to get everything ready by then and I'm not disclosing what will be released.
Keep in mind that releasing the exploit "as-is" is pointless, so it will have to be ported first and most likely obfuscated so it will take a little longer to patch. It's also worth noting that I will have to develop an easy way to block updates so no one updates past 5.5.0 by accident.

If you don't believe in anything stated above, that's not my problem. The best (and easiest) thing to do is wait and see.

Happen to know if there is a IOSU gecko handler and Cafiine client?

 

[henn64]

Happen to know if there is a IOSU gecko handler and Cafiine client?

They can be ported after the IOSU exploit's release (if Hykem hasn't already done so)

 

[gudenau]

They can be ported after the IOSU exploit's release (if Hykem hasn't already done so)

I know, just wanted to know if we would have them right out of the gate.

 

[SomeGamer]

You know, thing I want first is a spoofer. Everything else can come later.

 

[SonyUSA]

I know, just wanted to know if we would have them right out of the gate.

The answer right now is "No" but you probably won't have to wait long to have either. THen again, Hykem may port something over on launch, but we don't know yet.

 

[gudenau]

The answer right now is "No" but you probably won't have to wait long to have either. THen again, Hykem may port something over on launch, but we don't know yet.

If need be, I will be more than happy to port over the Wii U stuff. You happen to have communication with Hykem? I would like to have some technical info on how this thing woks if they do not mind.

 

[SonyUSA]

If need be, I will be more than happy to port over the Wii U stuff. You happen to have communication with Hykem? I would like to have some technical info on how this thing woks if they do not mind.

Newp, sorry. I'm just some scrub leecher waiting for my l33t h4x like everyone else :/

 

[gudenau]

Newp, sorry. I'm just some scrub leecher waiting for my l33t h4x like everyone else :/

Ok then.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

You know, thing I want first is a spoofer. Everything else can come later.

Spoofer for what?...

 

[SomeGamer]

Spoofer for what?...

Um... when a newer FW comes out I mean.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Um... when a newer FW comes out I mean.

Are you referring to a spoofer for systems on 5.5.0?

 

[SomeGamer]

Are you referring to a spoofer for systems on 5.5.0?

Yes. Our Wii U is a family one, so it should always be ready to play.

 

[YugamiSekai]

Probably, but don't get your hopes up too high.

Reason I put ????.

 

[PLEYOR]

Newp, sorry. I'm just some scrub leecher waiting for my l33t h4x like everyone else :/

Shame, you had good info back on the gateway hype train.

 

[tyger]

Newp, sorry. I'm just some scrub leecher waiting for my l33t h4x like everyone else :/

I totally agree with you on this but you left out that you are also really a dude.

 

[henn64]

I totally agree with you on this but you left out that you are also really a dude.

:o Bold claims, Phoenix Wright
I assume you have evidence to back this up?

 

[tivu100]

Menuhax Wii U version FTW!
J/K

i am addicted to your signatures after hearing this news.

MenuHax FTW (hopefully we have a better bootscreen than the 3DS's)

 

[SonyUSA]

I totally agree with you on this but you left out that you are also really a dude.

Yes, I'm a dude.

https://www.youtube.com/user/SonyUSA

Edit: Hey what the heck, all my twitch stream recordings are gone? :/

 

[EclipseSin]

Yes, I'm a dude.

https://www.youtube.com/user/SonyUSA

Edit: Hey what the heck, all my twitch stream recordings are gone? :/

C-C-C-C-COPYR!GHT!~!!

No, idk. lol

 

[Selim873]

We've never really had homebrew enabled or much support on hardware as powerful as the WiiU. I changed the DNS to the Tubehax one and unplugged my system when I'm not using it. Bring on EmuNAND!!