Posted Sep 19, 2006 at 09:11AM by Pranav T Listed in: Hacks & Exploits, Homebrew Applications Tags: eLoader, 0okm, Exploit, hitchhikr, GTA Exploit
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0okm code screenshot0okm has just released instructions enabling developers to make kernel mode applications in Firmwares 2.5/6 which would run using the eLoader. In case anyone's wondering, we did have kernel mode access on those firmwares, but it could only be done using HitchHikr's exploit in the GTA game.

Although the instructions themselves are nothing more than a small piece of code, it's very obvious that it's very useful for all the people in the community. Firstly, you don't need to wait for GTA to load up. Secondly, this is a big boon for all those who're stuck with a patched UMD, or do not have one.

Surprisingly, the instructions are very easy for even the most "noobiest" of programmers:


main.c
add line extern void kernel_ent(u32 Temp);
and write Kernel access in a function
use kernel_ent((u32) &your_function) to call it

Makefile
in line OBJS add kernel_ex.o
in line LIBS add -lpspvshbridge


0okm has also ported the original proof-of-concept which demonstrated kernel mode access on the 2.5/6 GTA exploit. Further, he has also bundled the source, so that all you budding programmers can have a look at it. Also thanks to Jordan in #noobzOT for the heads-up!

Download Link: [Firmware 2.5/6 Kernel mode access through VSH proof-of-concept]


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   by first (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19

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   by 2 (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19
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   by EvilMonkey - 2006-09-19
 » Re

This is some good news..just a few more days till the 2.71 / 2.80 e-loader :)

   by muppetman - 2006-09-19
 » amazing

This should be amazing for developers of Homebrew... and to those people who post "first and second" f off... you have no reason to visit this site...

thanks for the news

-mm-

   by Cewl (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19
 » This is 4 real man!

If somebody could port Fastloader or Devhook it would be great!

0okm rulez!!!

   by Jordan Black - 2006-09-19
 » Thanks for me, I sent in the Tip lol

Yeah great work 0okm

   by Fanjita - 2006-09-19
 » caution

"the instructions are easy for even the noobiest of programmers"...

It's not really a good idea to mess around with kernel mode if you don't know what you're doing. The chance of bricking is much higher.

Incidentally, eLoader 0.99 will support easier use of kernel mode via the standard APIs, I'd recommend waiting for it.

   by Jordan Black - 2006-09-19
 » Fanjita kwl

Don't Wait until Eloader 0.99, thanks for the update

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   by ???? (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19

will there be a umd emu out soon then?

   by MC (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19

Is this a new kernel finding or is it based off the hitchikr exploit?

   by milo22 (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19
 » @Fanjita

will eloader .99 support higher firmwares?

   by tophead420 (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19

well i agree with Fanjita messin around with any kernal access is risky no matter what so if you do try this be very careful and take your time cuz u dont wanna end up with a brick or you cud simply wait like fanjita said and wait till eloader 0.99 but thats just me and this doesnt affect me much seeing that im on 1.5 :P

   by Pranav T. (QJ. NET Staff) - 2006-09-19
 » @ #10

This is just a port of the HitchHikr exploit. But unlike that one, this one works from the Photo Menu...

   by MC (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19
 » Ok

13. » @ #10

This is just a port of the HitchHikr exploit. But unlike that one, this one works from the Photo Menu...


Thanks for that.

   by Fanjita - 2006-09-19
 » -> # 9

I should have known that Talk Like A Pirate Day would just heighten the ISO talk :P

   by prime (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19
 » Great work 0okm!!! One quick question...

How's development on the TA-082 downgrader progressing? Thanks

   by . (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19
 » ,

if someone can convert something like umd emulator to 2.71 then i would upgrade

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   by Zodionic (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19
 » Talk Like A Pirate Day

arrr!

   by i have a big *****! (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19

Enough said!

   by emulating 1.5 through 2.6 (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19
 » this is huge!

this is huge news everybody. there are 3 things i am excited about:

1) if IRShell is ported, we will be able to listen to mp3s while playing new games again (like in the umd emulator days)

2) if SNES9x TYL 0.4.2 ME is ported, hopefully it won't have the savestate sound bug anymore? (fingers crossed)

3) if Devhook is ported, it won't matter if some games aren't ported, because you will just be able to emulate 1.5 through 2.5+ to run the old kxploit eboots :)

i'm pumped!!!

   by prime (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19
 » SNESTYL

"if SNES9x TYL 0.4.2 ME is ported, hopefully it won't have the savestate sound bug anymore?"

How would porting it fix anything. The savestate sound bug exists in f/w 1.5, it's not a f/w related issue. It's a coding issue that they gave up on when they gave up on SNESTYL altogether (sadly enough)..

   by flash player (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19
 » the flash player will run better too

the flash player runs like ***** in emulated devhook firmware, so this will also benefit those who want to upgrade to have their flash player run faster. now i can play fly the copter!!!

   by emulating 1.5 through 2.6 (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19
 » i might get lucky?

"How would porting it fix anything. The savestate sound bug exists in f/w 1.5, it's not a f/w related issue. It's a coding issue that they gave up on when they gave up on SNESTYL altogether (sadly enough).."

some people SWEAR that they don't have the savestates sound problem in 0.4.2 me anymore, i was hoping maybe i will get lucky like them when i run it out of 2.6??

it's worth a TRY at least!!!

   by td (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19
 » good news

i might even update to 2.5 if a custom firmware comes out that allows full homebrew support (like 1.5) from the xmb!

   by DuRoLuRo (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19
 » YES!!

I downgraded from 2.60 to 1.50,
but i would be very happy if all the 1.50 apps could work on 2.60 or 2.71, cuz then i could upgrade again, and use the full speed internet-browser again!

   by DuRoLuRo (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19
 » And...

And of course, it would be nice to have full res. wallz again!

   by insa8ne2k4 - 2006-09-19
 » 0okm you da man!

Round of applause for 0okm.

thanks

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   by Cent (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19

How use... This is program ?

   by PSPUser (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19
 » WOW Great

great news. I can't wait to use PMPMod AVC on my 2.6, I agree with DuRoLuRo running 1.5 using devhook on a 2.6 would be very funny.

lets hope people will stop asking for a downgrader soon

   by Welcome (Unregistered) - 2006-09-19

OK no unrig'd users asner this should i wait to use it or not if i wait HOW LONG



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