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PPPwn: PlayStation 4 PPPoE RCE PS4 Kernel Exploit to 11.00 by TheOfficialFloW

Category PS4 Jailbreaking       Thread starter Thread starter PSXHAX       Date / timeStart date Apr 30, 2024 at 2:26 PM       Replies 239      
Today TheOfficialFloW aka theflow0 decided to publish PPPwn ahead of his Remote Vulnerabilities in SPP talk on CVE-2006-4304 (FreeBSD.org) at TyphoonCon 2024 next month, which is the first PlayStation 4 PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) RCE (Remote Code Execution) Kernel Exploit supporting PS4 Firmware versions up to 11.00 OFW with @KIWIDOGGIE aka kd_tech_ passing along some 11.00 Offsets (Orbis110.hpp) that can help in reverse-engineering payloads crediting developer @Al Azif (fw_defines.h / payloads_1100_and_below.zip - 46.3 KB - includes ps4-app-dumper.bin, ps4-disable-updates.bin, ps4-fan-threshold.bin, ps4-ftp.bin, ps4-module-dumper.bin, ps4-permanent-uart.bin and ps4-todex.bin via @zecoxao aka notnotzecoxao) stage2.bin (11.2 KB) and additional payloads (module_dumper.bin - 10.7 KB, permanent_uart.bin - 6.84 KB, pup_decrypter.bin - 16.8 KB, update_blocker.bin - 5.48 KB - rename to payload.bin and put on USB) and Enable Debug Menu Settings and FPKG patches (stage2_10.00.bin - 10.9 KB, stage2_10.01.bin - 10.9 KB, stage2_11.00.bin - 10.9 KB - rename file to stage2.bin and put in the stage2 folder) via @LightningMods aka LightningMods_ with Pull Requests for Ports spanning 7.00, 7.01, 7.02, 7.50, 7.51, 7.55, 8.00, 8.01, 8.03, 8.50, 8.52, 9.00, 9.03, 9.04, 9.50, 9.51, 9.60, 10.00, 10.01, 10.50, 10.70, 10.71 and 11.00. :love:

While PS5 Firmware versions up to 8.20 OFW were confirmed as vulnerable to CVE-2006-4304 by theflow0 previously, according to @CrazyVoid on Twitter, "what flow released is for PS4. the PS5 is different then PS4, it might not be able to be exploited the same way" with @SpecterDev elaborating on Twitter, "Since I've seen a lot of ppl asking about it, theflow's latest RCE won't easily be adapted to PS5. PS4 is much weaker in terms of mitigations which played a part in allowing a remote exploit w/o userland code execution. PS5 is different. SMAP+CFI make this much harder to do."

He went on to state via Twitter, "XOM also plays a role, even if CFI were a non-issue, you can't easily get gadgets to ROP with either. It might not be impossible but a new strategy would be needed and you'd need to go for R/W. You'd also likely need userland code exec. I wouldn't expect anything soon.."

Download PPPwn PS4 Payloads and Variants:
Spoiler: Depreciated

:arrow: Additional PlayStation 4 Homebrew / Payload Updates for 11.00 PS4 Firmware:
Here's further details from the PPPwn README.md: PPPwn - PlayStation 4 PPPoE RCE

PPPwn is a kernel remote code execution exploit for PlayStation 4 upto FW 11.00. This is a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2006-4304 that was reported responsibly to PlayStation.

Supported versions are:
  • FW 7.00 / 7.01 / 7.02
  • FW 7.50 / 7.51 / 7.55
  • FW 8.00 / 8.01 / 8.03
  • FW 8.50 / 8.52
  • FW 9.00
  • FW 9.03 / 9.04
  • FW 9.50 / 9.51 / 9.60
  • FW 10.00 / 10.01
  • FW 10.50 / 10.70 / 10.71
  • FW 11.00
  • more can be added (PRs are welcome)
The exploit only prints PPPwned on your PS4 as a proof-of-concept. In order to launch Mira or similar homebrew enablers, the stage2.bin payload needs to be adapted.

Requirements
  • Computer with Ethernet port
    • USB adapter also works
  • Ethernet cable
  • Linux
    • You can use VirtualBox to create a Linux VM with Bridged Adapter as network adapter to use the ethernet port in the VM.
  • Python3 and gcc installed
Usage

On your computer, clone the repository:
Code: 
git clone --recursive https://github.com/TheOfficialFloW/PPPwn
Change the directory to the cloned repository:
Code: 
cd PPPwn
Install the requirements:
Code: 
sudo pip install -r requirements.txt
Compile the payloads:
Code: 
make -C stage1 FW=1100 clean && make -C stage1 FW=1100
make -C stage2 FW=1100 clean && make -C stage2 FW=1100
For other firmwares, e.g. FW 9.00, pass FW=900.

DO NOT RUN the exploit just yet (don't press Enter yet) but prepare this command on your prompt (see ifconfig for the correct interface):
Code: 
sudo python3 pppwn.py --interface=enp0s3 --fw=1100
For other firmwares, e.g. FW 9.00, pass --fw=900.

On your PS4:
  • Go to Settings and then Network
  • Select Set Up Internet connection and choose Use a LAN Cable
  • Choose Custom setup and choose PPPoE for IP Address Settings
  • Enter anything for PPPoE User ID and PPPoE Pasword
  • Choose Automatic for DNS Settings and MTU Settings
  • Choose Do Not Use for Proxy Server
  • Now, simultaneously press the 'X' button on your controller on Test Internet Connection and 'Enter' on your keyboard (on the computer you have your Python script ready to run).
ALWAYS wait for the console to show the message "Cannot connect to network: (NW-31274-7)" before trying this PPPOE injection again.

If the exploit fails or the PS4 crashes, you can skip the internet setup and simply click on Test Internet Connection. Kill the pppwn.py script and run it again on your computer, and then click on Test Internet Connection on your PS4: always simultaneously.

If the exploit works, you should see an output similar to below, and you should see Cannot connect to network. followed by PPPwned printed on your PS4, or the other way around.

If the exploit works, you should see an output similar to below, and you should see Cannot connect to network. followed by PPPwned printed on your PS4.

Example run
Code: 
[+] PPPwn - PlayStation 4 PPPoE RCE by theflow
[+] args: interface=enp0s3 fw=1100 stage1=stage1/stage1.bin stage2=stage2/stage2.bin

[+] STAGE 0: Initialization
[*] Waiting for PADI...
[+] pppoe_softc: 0xffffabd634beba00
[+] Target MAC: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx
[+] Source MAC: 07:ba:be:34:d6:ab
[+] AC cookie length: 0x4e0
[*] Sending PADO...
[*] Waiting for PADR...
[*] Sending PADS...
[*] Waiting for LCP configure request...
[*] Sending LCP configure ACK...
[*] Sending LCP configure request...
[*] Waiting for LCP configure ACK...
[*] Waiting for IPCP configure request...
[*] Sending IPCP configure NAK...
[*] Waiting for IPCP configure request...
[*] Sending IPCP configure ACK...
[*] Sending IPCP configure request...
[*] Waiting for IPCP configure ACK...
[*] Waiting for interface to be ready...
[+] Target IPv6: fe80::2d9:d1ff:febc:83e4
[+] Heap grooming...done

[+] STAGE 1: Memory corruption
[+] Pinning to CPU 0...done
[*] Sending malicious LCP configure request...
[*] Waiting for LCP configure request...
[*] Sending LCP configure ACK...
[*] Sending LCP configure request...
[*] Waiting for LCP configure ACK...
[*] Waiting for IPCP configure request...
[*] Sending IPCP configure NAK...
[*] Waiting for IPCP configure request...
[*] Sending IPCP configure ACK...
[*] Sending IPCP configure request...
[*] Waiting for IPCP configure ACK...
[+] Scanning for corrupted object...found fe80::0fdf:4141:4141:4141

[+] STAGE 2: KASLR defeat
[*] Defeating KASLR...
[+] pppoe_softc_list: 0xffffffff884de578
[+] kaslr_offset: 0x3ffc000

[+] STAGE 3: Remote code execution
[*] Sending LCP terminate request...
[*] Waiting for PADI...
[+] pppoe_softc: 0xffffabd634beba00
[+] Target MAC: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx
[+] Source MAC: 97:df:ea:86:ff:ff
[+] AC cookie length: 0x511
[*] Sending PADO...
[*] Waiting for PADR...
[*] Sending PADS...
[*] Triggering code execution...
[*] Waiting for stage1 to resume...
[*] Sending PADT...
[*] Waiting for PADI...
[+] pppoe_softc: 0xffffabd634be9200
[+] Target MAC: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx
[+] AC cookie length: 0x0
[*] Sending PADO...
[*] Waiting for PADR...
[*] Sending PADS...
[*] Waiting for LCP configure request...
[*] Sending LCP configure ACK...
[*] Sending LCP configure request...
[*] Waiting for LCP configure ACK...
[*] Waiting for IPCP configure request...
[*] Sending IPCP configure NAK...
[*] Waiting for IPCP configure request...
[*] Sending IPCP configure ACK...
[*] Sending IPCP configure request...
[*] Waiting for IPCP configure ACK...

[+] STAGE 4: Arbitrary payload execution
[*] Sending stage2 payload...
[+] Done!
Notes for Mac Apple Silicon Users (arm64 / aarch64)

The code will not compile on Apple Silicon and requires amd64 architecture. There is a workaround using docker which will build the bin files required. Clone this repository to your mac system, then from the repo folder run ./build-macarm.sh. This will build the binaries for PS4 FW 1100 and place the necessary files into the correct folders.

To build the binaries for a different version, i.e. 900, run the command as such: ./build-macarm.sh 900. Once built, copy this folder structure into the Linux VM and execute as instructed above.This has been tested using VMware Fusion 13.5.1, with the VM Guest as Ubuntu 24.04, and the host machine is MacOS 14.4.1

Notes for GoldHEN version

This loader only supports payloads with a kernel entrypoint. The custom version of stage2 first looks for the payload in the root directory of the USB drive, and if found, it is copied to the internal HDD at this path: /data/GoldHEN/payloads/goldhen.bin. The internal payload is then loaded and is no longer needed on the external USB drive. At the moment, only firmware versions 9.00, 10.00, 10.01 and 11.00 are supported. Other versions like 9.60 will also be supported.

Reminder: All GoldHEN related issues, updates, etc go in the ongoing discussion topic for it:
Spoiler: Related Tweets, Videos, Opcode Offsets & ROPGadget Gadgets
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Comments

@kondalord yes it normally takes 3-4 minutes and 2-3 tries for the successful jailbreak. You can try the c++ write up it is faster but I personally found it a little less stable than the original python version.
 
Hey guys, i might need little help, i'm using Stooged Pi-Pwn, but i'm having issues with the port forwarding. The exploit runs automatically, and it works great for my PS4 pro. It also automatically connects to my network after the exploit is finished.

My ps4 is able to connect to the internet (Google, Youtube, etc), but both FTP, Bin loader, and remote package install don't work. If i directly connect the PS4 to the network, without the Pi inbetween, everything works, so i suspect it might be an issue with how the PI forwards the ports, but my knowledge on networking is very, very limited.

It isn't a big issue, but i would love for everything to work automatically because my PS4 is downstairs and i am lazy. Any help on how to get it working would be nice. I don't want to bother Stooged because he seems to have messages turned of on most of his platforms.
 
Here's to hoping that this brings us closer to being able to implement a fix for the cursed 1970 issue going on for some folks running FW 9.00 like myself. While I know it's an incredibly minor annoyance to have to re-set the date and time every time the console boots up it, and it does often result in some hilarity and memes, it does tend to add up and become a bit frustrating.

I'm also looking forward to the potential avenues this might provide for people looking into diving deep into the programming and developer guts of some games like I've found myself peeking at recently.
 
Somebody have tried the luckfox? I've read it's compatible with almost all the FW. It's quite interesting to turn off completely the console instead of the sleep mode.
 
Those who with certain PS4 models when running the jailbreak in version 11.00 have kernel panics and never finish running the exploit should use the updated exploit, which uses IPv6 address so it will work with all models.
 
Thank you for all the support dedicated to working on this firmware.

I've been waiting for updates on firmware 11.00 for a long time, thank goodness I didn't update to 11.50 :cool:
 
It's nice that after a few years there is a new jailbreak for the ps4. Hopefully the jailbreak will be easier in the future for this firmware, as in the old days with the WebKit.. let's see what else is made possible.
 
I'm struggling a bit with setting up my PS4 to have an internet connection using pi-pwn with a raspberry pi. I've set up pppoe and internet connection enabled and it's able to place the goldhen successfully. The PS4 is connected to the Rpi via ethernet cable. However I just cannot make it have any form of internet connection.

Does anyone have any suggestion? Am I missing something? Thank you very much.
 
This has been a very fun adventure JBing my PS4. I put a luckfox pico mini b tucked inside the console and it works great. I'm having a good time learning all the new capabilities and of course playing my favorite games.

This is a great community and I would like to thank the mods and devs for everything they are doing.
 
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