PlayStation 5 Firmware 14.10.00 Reportedly Cracked, Allowing Kernel-Level Access

PS5 Firmware Exploit Demonstrated

A developer named "Gezine" shared a video on X showing navigation through the PlayStation 5's hidden Debug Settings. These menus are typically only accessible with kernel-level access to the console's operating system, indicating a successful exploit of the latest PS5 firmware, version 14.10.00.

Context of the Exploit

Sony released the 14.10.00 firmware update in October, and it was known to have closed a loophole used by the "Relapse" jailbreak on earlier PS5 firmware versions. This update is also reportedly necessary to play Grand Theft Auto VI, according to datamining by PlayStation Game Size. The new exploit reopens the possibility of jailbreaking consoles running the latest firmware.

Implications for Game Piracy

While a kernel exploit provides deep access to the console, it does not immediately enable game piracy. Gezine has not publicly shared the method and indicated plans for disclosure, possibly through a bug bounty program. Cracking games or running illegal copies would require an additional hypervisor exploit, which has not yet materialized. Without this, Grand Theft Auto VI remains tied to traditional purchase methods.