● Covered by 3 sources · 3 reportsMedium impact3 neutral
New PlayStation 5 Jailbreak Supports Firmware Versions 7.00 to 13.60
Key points
- Supports PS5 firmware versions 7.00 to 13.60.
- Uses Webkit vulnerability for browser stage.
- Kernel stage combines address leak with aio_multi_wait UAF race.
- Enables kernel read/write access and custom payloads.
- Relapse jailbreak enables homebrew applications and Nintendo Switch emulation.
- Relapse jailbreak is limited by new games requiring firmware 14.00.
- Marvel's Wolverine digital version update requires firmware 14.00.
- Relapse exploit released on Tuesday.
- Relapse exploit is more efficient than previous PS5 jailbreak exploits.
- Previous PS5 jailbreak exploits could hang the system for 50 minutes per attempt.
New PS5 Jailbreak Released
A new jailbreak for the PlayStation 5 console has been made public, providing support for firmware versions ranging from 7.00 to 13.60. This release allows users to gain deeper access to their console's operating system.
Technical Details of the Exploit
The exploit operates in two main stages. The browser stage utilizes JSC info leaks and a structured clone object pool mismatch to corrupt a typedarray. The kernel stage then combines an address leak with an aio_multi_wait use-after-free (UAF) race to establish kernel read/write capabilities.
After a successful run, an ELF loader listens on port 9021, and default payloads are stored in the 'payloads/' directory. Users can run the exploit locally via a Python server or access it through a provided GitHub page.
Potential Risks and Disclaimers
The developers note that the Webkit stage may require multiple attempts, and the kernel exploit could cause the console to hang or panic, necessitating a reboot. The project is intended for educational and security research purposes only.
Users are warned that using the software carries risks, including system instability, data loss, and potential account bans. The maintainers disclaim liability for any resulting damage.
Updates
- Relapse exploit released on Tuesday.
- Relapse exploit is more efficient than previous PS5 jailbreak exploits.
- Previous PS5 jailbreak exploits could hang the system for 50 minutes per attempt.
- Relapse jailbreak enables homebrew applications and Nintendo Switch emulation.
- Relapse jailbreak is limited by new games requiring firmware 14.00.
- Marvel's Wolverine digital version update requires firmware 14.00.
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A new PlayStation 5 jailbreak, named Relapse, has been released, supporting all PS5 consoles running firmware versions 7.00 through 13.60, including the PS5 Pro. This jailbreak enables homebrew applications and Nintendo Switch emulation, but its utility is limited by new games requiring firmware 14.00, which breaks the jailbreak.
A new exploit named Relapse allows jailbreaking of PlayStation 5 consoles running firmware versions up to 13.6. This development significantly expands the number of consoles susceptible to jailbreaking, as previous methods were limited to much older firmware versions.
A new jailbreak for the PlayStation 5 has been released, supporting firmware versions from 7.00 up to 13.60. This exploit allows for kernel read/write access, enabling custom payloads and potentially unauthorized software on the console.