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Hello World! I've been reporting on Sony PlayStation hacking news since 2000 and started PSXHAX in 2014 to cover PlayStation (PSX), PlayStation 2 (PS2), PlayStation 3 (PS3), PlayStation 4 (PS4), PlayStation Portable (PSP), PlayStation Vita (PS Vita), PlayStation TV (PS TV) and next-gen PlayStation 5 (PS5) platforms along with anything else of interest.
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PS4 Root Privilege Escalation & Prison Break / Sandbox Break PoC
Yesterday we reported news of PS4 Dlclose Root Privilege Escalation, and today PlayStation 4 developer BigBoss returns bringing a PS4 proof-of-concept with LibPS4 / PS4Link / PS4SH Dlclose root privilege escalation and prison break plus sandbox break! 
From GitHub:
From GitHub:
Code:
debug.sh
[PS4][INFO]: debugnet initialized
[PS4][INFO]: Copyright (C) 2010,2016 Antonio Jose Ramos Marquez aka bigboss @psxdev
[PS4][INFO]: ready to have a lot of fun...
[PS4][DEBUG]: executing kernel_exec
[PS4][DEBUG]: [PS4LINK] Server payload thread UID: 0x802E5860
[PS4][DEBUG]: [PS4LINK] Server request thread UID: 0x802F83A0
[PS4][DEBUG]: [PS4LINK] Server command thread UID: 0x802ADF20
[PS4][DEBUG]: [PS4LINK] Created ps4link_requests_sock: 114
[PS4][DEBUG]: [PS4LINK] bind to ps4link_requests_sock done
[PS4][DEBUG]: [PS4LINK] Ready for connection 1
[PS4][DEBUG]: [PS4LINK] Waiting for connection
[PS4][DEBUG]: [PS4LINK] Command Thread Started.
[PS4][DEBUG]: [PS4LINK] Created ps4link_commands_sock: 153
[PS4][DEBUG]: [PS4LINK] Command listener waiting for commands...
[PS4][DEBUG]: socket opened is now equeals fd 3840
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F01
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F02
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F03
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F04
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F05
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F06
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F07
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F08
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F09
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F0A
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F0B
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F0C
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F0D
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F0E
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F0F
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F10
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F11
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F12
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F13
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue...
PS4 PoC LibPS4/PS4Link/PS4SH Dlclose Root Privilege Escalation
Following the PS4 BadIRET PoC, today PlayStation 4 developer BigBoss tweeted that they have now achieved LibPS4/PS4Link/PS4SH PS4 PoC Dlclose root privilege escalation!
From GitHub:
From GitHub:
Code:
debug.sh
[PS4][INFO]: ready to have a lot of fun...
[PS4][DEBUG]: [PS4LINK] Server payload thread UID: 0x80659740
[PS4][DEBUG]: [PS4LINK] Server request thread UID: 0x80607500
[PS4][DEBUG]: [PS4LINK] Server command thread UID: 0x806549E0
[PS4][DEBUG]: executing kernel_exec
[PS4][DEBUG]: [PS4LINK] Created ps4link_requests_sock: 160
[PS4][DEBUG]: [PS4LINK] bind to ps4link_requests_sock done
[PS4][DEBUG]: [PS4LINK] Ready for connection 1
[PS4][DEBUG]: [PS4LINK] Waiting for connection
[PS4][DEBUG]: [PS4LINK] Command Thread Started.
[PS4][DEBUG]: [PS4LINK] Created ps4link_commands_sock: 205
[PS4][DEBUG]: [PS4LINK] Command listener waiting for commands...
[PS4][DEBUG]: socket opened is now equeals fd 3840
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F01
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F02
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F03
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F04
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F05
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F06
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F07
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F08
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F09
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F0A
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F0B
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F0C
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F0D
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F0E
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F0F
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F10
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F11
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F12
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F13
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue 0x0000000000000F14
[PS4][DEBUG]: Created event queue...
PS4 4.5 4K Rumors Surface from PlayStation 4.5 Developers
According to an anonymous PlayStation 4.5 developer on Kotaku.com, Sony is working on a PS4.5 revision with 4K resolution and more!
To quote via PS4 News: "Based on conversations with developers who have spoken with Sony, this 'PS4.5' will include an upgraded GPU both to support high-end 4K resolution for games and add more processing power that can enhance the games supported by PlayStation VR, the headset Sony will launch this fall.
It's unclear if 'PS4.5' is an official name or just a nickname that developers have been using. One developer jokingly called it the 'PS4K' while telling me about the device.
In layman's terms, 4K resolution is around four times the pixel size of 1080p, which is the current standard for games on PlayStation 4 and competing consoles. The current PS4 can output 4K photos and videos, but cannot support 4K resolutions for games.
With this upgrade, it would. Besides resolution, developers would have an opportunity to push more effects and other graphical tweaks to make their games look better, thanks to the new GPU."
Would you be interested in a PS4.5 with increased graphical power and 4K resolution support? Comment below or vote in the site poll
To quote via PS4 News: "Based on conversations with developers who have spoken with Sony, this 'PS4.5' will include an upgraded GPU both to support high-end 4K resolution for games and add more processing power that can enhance the games supported by PlayStation VR, the headset Sony will launch this fall.
It's unclear if 'PS4.5' is an official name or just a nickname that developers have been using. One developer jokingly called it the 'PS4K' while telling me about the device.
In layman's terms, 4K resolution is around four times the pixel size of 1080p, which is the current standard for games on PlayStation 4 and competing consoles. The current PS4 can output 4K photos and videos, but cannot support 4K resolutions for games.
With this upgrade, it would. Besides resolution, developers would have an opportunity to push more effects and other graphical tweaks to make their games look better, thanks to the new GPU."
Would you be interested in a PS4.5 with increased graphical power and 4K resolution support? Comment below or vote in the site poll
Sony Confirms $399 PlayStation VR Price Tag, Arrives This October
If you missed Sony's GDC 2016 PSVR conference, here is a PlayStation VR live stream thanks to @mcmrc1 from the PSXHAX Shoutbox!
To recap on PlayStation VR's price tag and release date from PS Blog via PS4 News to quote:
"With the annual Game Developers Conference in full swing, I’m pleased to give you an exciting update on PlayStation VR. Today, we are announcing that the PlayStation VR headset will launch in October of this year for a suggested retail price of USD $399 / CAD $549.
That is a bit later than the timeframe we previously stated, and I want to thank everyone for their patience and continued support. PlayStation VR represents a transformative experience in gaming, and we wanted to take the time needed to launch with a broad variety of content and a sufficient supply of hardware. We are beyond excited to deliver to consumers the amazing experience that PS VR offers.
I’m also pleased to reveal the final consumer version of PS VR, including all of the contents that will come in the package.
Today more than 230 developers are building content for PlayStation VR, from smaller independent teams to larger studios at the industry’s top publishers. We expect to have more than 50 games available from launch in October 2016 until the end of the year. Of course, the full promise of PlayStation VR will continue to grow over time as talented developers create new experiences and new genres that wouldn’t be possible outside of VR. The future looks bright indeed.
Additionally, The Playroom VR, from our very own Japan Studio, will be available as a free download from PlayStation Store for all PS VR owners at launch. The Playroom VR will include six games that can be enjoyed with friends and family, demonstrating why we believe VR can also be an impactful experience when it’s shared.
With PlayStation VR, the future of gaming is almost here. We’re excited to share more with you as we head into launch later this year."
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To recap on PlayStation VR's price tag and release date from PS Blog via PS4 News to quote:
"With the annual Game Developers Conference in full swing, I’m pleased to give you an exciting update on PlayStation VR. Today, we are announcing that the PlayStation VR headset will launch in October of this year for a suggested retail price of USD $399 / CAD $549.
That is a bit later than the timeframe we previously stated, and I want to thank everyone for their patience and continued support. PlayStation VR represents a transformative experience in gaming, and we wanted to take the time needed to launch with a broad variety of content and a sufficient supply of hardware. We are beyond excited to deliver to consumers the amazing experience that PS VR offers.
I’m also pleased to reveal the final consumer version of PS VR, including all of the contents that will come in the package.
Today more than 230 developers are building content for PlayStation VR, from smaller independent teams to larger studios at the industry’s top publishers. We expect to have more than 50 games available from launch in October 2016 until the end of the year. Of course, the full promise of PlayStation VR will continue to grow over time as talented developers create new experiences and new genres that wouldn’t be possible outside of VR. The future looks bright indeed.
Additionally, The Playroom VR, from our very own Japan Studio, will be available as a free download from PlayStation Store for all PS VR owners at launch. The Playroom VR will include six games that can be enjoyed with friends and family, demonstrating why we believe VR can also be an impactful experience when it’s shared.
With PlayStation VR, the future of gaming is almost here. We’re excited to share more with you as we head into launch later this year."
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