After cracking the PlayStation Vita wide open, and providing a litany of useful homebrew tools, it appears that TheFlow is looking to move onwards and upwards to the next Sony system: the PlayStation 4. As those in the PS4 scene are likely aware, there is a current webkit exploit for consoles on firmware 6.20, thanks to SpecterDev. According to a post made by TheFlow on Twitter, it appears that he has an exploit in the works for OFW 6.20 as well. Those interested in homebrew are being told to stay on that system version, with a vague comment of, "Also don't update past FW 6.20 if you want a kxploit". What makes this tease even more notable though, is the fact that it isn't just a webkit exploit--the term "kxploit" was specifically mentioned. While a webkit exploit is useful, a kernel exploit would allow modders to do more with a theoretical softmod, and would be the first possible kexploit available since OFW 5.05/5.07. There is very limited information as of just yet, but with a track record like TheFlow's, it'd be wise to stay on 6.20 if you're on it. As of December 2019, the latest PlayStation 4 system software version is 7.02.

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UPDATE: Well, it appears he didn't actually have a vulnerability in mind when he made his first Tweet above, but after receiving a PlayStation 4 from a fellow hacker, TheFlow has confirmed he indeed does have a vulnerability for OFW 6.20.

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[TerminatR]

Well I don't regret updating since I'm waiting for RE3, and FF 7 Remake.

I think most people who are serious about PS4 have 2 consoles. A 5.05 console and an updated online console.

Used systems are so cheap that this is a solid plan. And if they still arent cheap enough today they certainly will be post PS5 release as everyone scrambles to ditch their PS4 (recall that PS5 plays all PS4 games, therefore redundant for most ppl)

 

[chocoboss]

I'm on 7.0 u.u

 

[Goku1992A]

This is good and bad. It is good for those who are on 5.05 so they'll get a bump from August 2018 to December 2018. This is bad for those who dont have 6.20 that is old firmware I mean at this point might as well get another PS4.

I personally haven't played mine since August last year since I got my Xbox but for those waiting Its best to invest in a second console or just buy a Pc

 

[Skelletonike]

Meh, I'll keep on updating. Only after the PS4 is dead will I think about this.

 

[Xalusc]

What can you do with a hacked PS4, anyway? Are there any good homebrew applications?

 

[depaul]

What can you do with a hacked PS4, anyway? Are there any good homebrew applications?

-PS2 games
-Retroarch
-Run Linux and some PC games through Wine

 

[Deleted User]

What can you do with a hacked PS4, anyway? Are there any good homebrew applications?

may I suggest reviewing vid i posted of my jailbroken pro earlier...

 

[Empu1]

Just checked my Pro out of curiosity since I haven't been using it online at all. And what a pleasant surprise, mine's exactly on 6.20 so I'll keep an eye on this

 

[KiiWii]

6.20 should be an easy target to porting hen and payloads. IIRC it was after 6.20 that the hooks changed, so everything would need to be rewritten for 6.50+ rather than simply ported.

Mira should be agnostic too, so payloads will be moot.

I’m working on a couple of things ready for 6.20 (not exploit related) that should be quite useful.

 

[tivu100]

What is the firmware brand new PS4 Slim and Pro in retail store?

 

[KiiWii]

What is the firmware brand new PS4 Slim and Pro in retail store?

6.50+

depending on the manufacture date of course.

 

[godreborn]

if the flow found an exploit in three days, maybe the ps4's security is as laughably bad as math said.

 

[pcwizard7]

I have 3 PS4s that could be updated to 6.20, 2 backups and one is at my father place that rare used, as I only play single player

EDIT. best way to find a ps4 on firmware is to look at bundles that certain firmware was out at the time else otherwise u look for ebay buy that person whos only open it for firmware or shows the firmware on listing

 

[Naxster]

Not to be greedy since I really appreciate all the work devs do, but when can we expect an exploit to be released?

 

[pcwizard7]

January 26, 2021,

 

[ImLEBrAn]

Not to be greedy since I really appreciate all the work devs do, but when can we expect an exploit to be released?

Assuming it's not patched on the latest firmware, PS5 release or EOL.

 

[pcwizard7]

Assuming it's not patched on the latest firmware, PS5 release or EOL.

If it was patched in the latest firmware you think he could release it anytime. But if not then yea at the end of ps4 life but even then if you look at ps3 or ps vita they still release firmware updates to patch hacks

 

[Dave_Chad]

June 15th release.

 

[depaul]

Just don't get your hopes too high so that you won't be disappointed... this is PS4 scene not Switch.

 

[MetoMeto]

Didn't "TheFlow" sold him self to Sony for some cache? Or am i mistaken?

How can he release anything hacking related on sony, if he is with the sony by doing their work for them, selling them their own vulnerabilities of the PS...

This is just confusing. I'm out.