Hacking PSA: The upcoming kernel exploit works on ALL firmware versions!

[mckenziesdaddy]

Browser and Kernel exploits are one thing, the IOSU exploit quite another. The one known to exist works on 3.0.1 and was somehow magically fixed in 3.1.0.

Nintendo have mole? or do these companies follow this stuff closely.

 

[FusionGamer]

I love how the entire point of this thread is to let people know that they can update to the latest FW. And people are still asking

How are you this dumb

And then someone claims I "started a flame war" all because I got pissed at people asking the firmware question in the Wii U Hacking Discussion thread.

I still can't believe how dumb people are though. This is a thread which clearly states the compatible firmware versions in BIG BOLD LETTERS yet people STILL ask!?

 

[jammybudga777]

so i got one more question!!! is it safe to update??

 

[TotalInsanity4]

so i got one more question!!! is it safe to update??

It's safe to update to version -2, durp

 

[jammybudga777]

i was joking btw^^^^

 

[TotalInsanity4]

i was joking btw^^^^

Likewise

 

[FusionGamer]

i was joking btw^^^^

I could tell that with the ""

 

[Cyan]

Is a WiiU disc update updating the browser too?
It's not like 3DS where it updates everything except the browser and NVER?

Users who are still on old version after Nintendo releases a new version will be able to use Mario Party 10 and get access to the exploit? (possibly future titles too, not only party10).

 

[NWPlayer123]

Is a WiiU disc update updating the browser too?
It's not like 3DS where it updates everything except the browser and NVER?

Users who are still on old version after Nintendo releases a new version will be able to use Mario Party 10 and get access to the exploit? (possibly future titles too, not only party10).

Yes, it'll also update the browser if it was updated in that version. You'll need emuNAND to be able to download updates or run the latest games (once it's patched, anyways).

 

[EclipseSin]

And then someone claims I "started a flame war" all because I got pissed at people asking the firmware question in the Wii U Hacking Discussion thread.

I still can't believe how dumb people are though. This is a thread which clearly states the compatible firmware versions in BIG BOLD LETTERS yet people STILL ask!?

I have your answer. Internet.


Also did not know about the old IOSU exploit. I'll have to look into this.

 

[Kangaxx]

It still detects it, but it's not able to download the update, it just fails.

I blocked these URLs:


nus.cdn.shop.wii.com
nus.cdn.wup.shop.nintendo.net
nus.c.shop.nintendowifi.net
nus.cdn.c.shop.nintendowifi.net
nus.wup.shop.nintendo.net

Can you still play online if you block those URLs? I mean MK8 and Smash matches online...

 

[The Real Jdbye]

Can you still play online if you block those URLs? I mean MK8 and Smash matches online...

Yes, as long as your system is up to date
I'm not sure if it still blocks you from online if you have the update servers blocked, I actually haven't tried playing online in a while, haven't even used the Wii U. But I'm guessing it does, since it checks update availability when connecting to the Nintendo Network servers, and disconnects if it's not up to date.

 

[DragonSky]

I'll just wait on 4.1 if it really is needed I'll get a Wiiu game to update.
I'm interested to buy the Mewtwo dlc but good chance that they will spoof it.

 

[FusionGamer]

Yes, as long as your system is up to date
I'm not sure if it still blocks you from online if you have the update servers blocked, I actually haven't tried playing online in a while, haven't even used the Wii U. But I'm guessing it does, since it checks update availability when connecting to the Nintendo Network servers, and disconnects if it's not up to date.

Yep, you can play while you block the NUS. (NUS = Nintendo Update Server for anyone who don't know.)

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Finally got around to setting up OpenDNS. For skeptics: blocking the domains listed in the Homebrew Preparation thread results in
-the inability to update when internet settings are pointed to OpenDNS' DNS server IPs
-the inability to enter the eShop (will throw a "cannot connect to server" error)
-the ability to access any app or games online content that is not directly related to either the eShop or the NUS. This includes gaming online and apps like YouTube and Netflix (probably also Google Streetview and stuff like that, but I don't have that to test)

 

[DarkFlare69]

Finally got around to setting up OpenDNS. For skeptics: blocking the domains listed in the Homebrew Preparation thread results in
-the inability to update when internet settings are pointed to OpenDNS' DNS server IPs
-the inability to enter the eShop (will throw a "cannot connect to server" error)
-the ability to access any app or games online content that is not directly related to either the eShop or the NUS. This includes gaming online and apps like YouTube and Netflix (probably also Google Streetview and stuff like that, but I don't have that to test)

Nintendo doesnt auto-update your system (or do they?..), so is there really any point in blocking updates?.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Nintendo doesnt auto-update your system (or do they?..), so is there really any point in blocking updates?.

They do with the Wii U, actually (hence... OpenDNS to block domains )

 

[DarkFlare69]

They do with the Wii U, actually (hence... OpenDNS to block domains )

Fuck, I better get OpenDNS set up.

 

[Cyan]

I find it easy to use a proxy to block updates too.
You don't have to edit the DNS on the console, you can disable proxy fully on your computer to block all activity or filter only some addresses.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/tutoria...tes-and-play-online-with-ccproxy-easy.369720/

Is there an advantage to use DNS instead of proxy?
DNS is probably useful to edit transmitted data (ssl hijacking, URL rewriting (like custom servers, etc.)). To fully block access, a proxy is enough.

Users with a router capable of filtering URL can also add these URL directly to the blocked URLs. no proxy or DNS setup required.

 

[FusionGamer]

I find it easy to use a proxy to block updates too.
You don't have to edit the DNS on the console, you can disable proxy fully on your computer to block all activity or filter only some addresses.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/tutoria...tes-and-play-online-with-ccproxy-easy.369720/

Is there an advantage to use DNS instead of proxy?
DNS is probably useful to edit transmitted data (ssl hijacking, URL rewriting (like custom servers, etc.)). To fully block access, a proxy is enough.

Users with a router capable of filtering URL can also add these URL directly to the blocked URLs. no proxy or DNS setup required.

The best way to block updates is with OpenDNS.