Hacking Wii U Hacking & Homebrew Discussion

[the_randomizer]

I looked at 5.3.0 versus 5.3.2 recently and they didn't fix it then either.

Wait, so....do we have a definitive answer on whether or not we can update safely to 5.3.2?

 

[WulfyStylez]

Wait, so....do we have a definitive answer on whether or not we can update safely to 5.3.2?

Well, I personally didn't look at 5.2.0 vs 5.3.0 to check if they patched it there, and nobody ever got back to me to say if they had or not. So...

 

[the_randomizer]

Well, I personally didn't look at 5.2.0 vs 5.3.0 to check if they patched it there, and nobody ever got back to me to say if they had or not. So...

Damn, just thought I'd ask. Oh well.

 

[WulfyStylez]

Damn, just thought I'd ask. Oh well.

I could move my Wii U workspace off of my old PC and install IDA again to check, but I don't really feel like burning time on that at the moment. Manually building ELFs from RPLs sucks.

 

[the_randomizer]

I could move my Wii U workspace off of my old PC and install IDA again to check, but I don't really feel like burning time on that at the moment. Manually building ELFs from RPLs sucks.

Well, I hope someone can find the time, I'm really curious Failing that, hope there will eventually be a method for firmware spoofing.

 

[the_randomizer]

Yay, 5.3.2 homebrew time

But he's not sure about in between 5.2.0 and 5.3.0...damn...

 

[TotalInsanity4]

But he's not sure about in between 5.2.0 and 5.3.0...damn...

I wouldn't get too worried, NWP123 stated that 5.3.0 was confirmed working, so unless his data is flawed we should be good

 

[the_randomizer]

I wouldn't get too worried, NWP123 stated that 5.3.0 was confirmed working, so unless his data is flawed we should be good

Hmm, still on the fence about updating, don't want to squander any chances of kernel exploits, heh. Has he updated?

 

[WulfyStylez]

Still waiting on Wii U key

Thanks for the contribution to the discussion.

It's probably fine if NWP says it's fine, then. I'll double-check once I get a chance, still.

Yay, 5.3.2 homebrew time

Don't you know how to compare some binaries if you're able to do webkit exploits and ROP on an embedded system? I don't want to sound harsh, but I figured you'd know by now.

 

[the_randomizer]

EDIT: nevermind.....

Still waiting on Wii U key

Hacks shouldn't have to cost money.

 

[the_randomizer]

tbh I want piracy, and I'd pay for it.

Ironic indeed, to pay money to not have to spend money on games, seems weird to me. Softmods FTW.

 

[the_randomizer]

Yes, but it could be years before another method.

Ah bollocks, and I just want emulators/region lock removal, I don't care about ISO images really. So what do we do, stat on 5.2.0 forever?

 

[WulfyStylez]

Congratulations, you caused another thread derailment! BTW, in case you hadn't noticed, but no one really gives a damn about the whole "it's better to use the original hardware/games" argument. You couldn't hack your way out of a paper bag with that damning attitude. By all means, spare us your frivolous lectures. I download whatever the hell I want.

He's being sarcastic. I actually support the original-hardware-is-better attitude, but that's because I'm a collector and like RGB CRTs over LCDs and such, it's got nothing to do with morals regarding piracy of older software.

 

[the_randomizer]

He's being sarcastic. I actually support the original-hardware-is-better attitude, but that's because I'm a collector and like RGB CRTs over LCDs and such, it's got nothing to do with morals regarding piracy of older software.

Whoops Original hardware is all well and good, but I'm not a collector nor am I rich/made of cash, so....that's unfeasible, given my situation. I personally couldn't care less either way.

 

[crediar]

5.3.2 updated the kernel (OSv11)
5.3.1 updated the browser and miiverse
5.3.0 updated the kernel, browser and a few other things

Each of these might or might not have fixed exploits in either the browser or kernel.

The best advise I can give is to stay on whatever version you are and then once a exploit is out update to the supported version via a game.

 

[dojafoja]

Damn, that might mean the kernel exploit was fixed in 5.3.2.....
But if ROP is all that's needed to run code, why is a kernel exploit desirable anyways? Can someone clarify?

Kernel exploit would give you elevated privileges to do things not currently possible in userspace.

 

[the_randomizer]

Kernel exploit would give you elevated privileges to do things not currently possible in userspace.

But since it appears to be patched in 5.3.2, this means anyone on firmware prior to 5.3.2 are shit out of luck, doomed to never be able to play newer games that require new firmware. And believe me, games released this year will require new firmware.

 

[fiveighteen]

But since it appears to be patched in 5.3.2, this means anyone on firmware prior to 5.3.2 are shit out of luck, doomed to never be able to play newer games that require new firmware. And believe me, games released this year will require new firmware.

Ohh, don't be so pessimistic. Other exploits will be found. Let things develop on the lower firmwares first since the exploits work there; it will get ported to another one later. Until then: don't update.

 

[dojafoja]

But since it appears to be patched in 5.3.2, this means anyone on firmware prior to 5.3.2 are shit out of luck, doomed to never be able to play newer games that require new firmware. And believe me, games released this year will require new firmware.

Crediar only said the kernel was updated, not that the exploit was patched. WulfStylez also stated that he recently compared 5.3.0 vs 5.3.2 and he said it wasn't fixed then either. So if it's true that Nwplayer or MN1 confirmed It to not be patched in 5.3.0 then it should be ok...... Or did I misunderstand some of these posts? Lol

 

[TeamScriptKiddies]

But since it appears to be patched in 5.3.2, this means anyone on firmware prior to 5.3.2 are shit out of luck, doomed to never be able to play newer games that require new firmware. And believe me, games released this year will require new firmware.

Keep calm and let the homebrew scene develop .

Homebrew has to start somewhere. Also eventually firmware spoofing will be possible (might require an IOSU exploit, but still).

Its all good