PS5/PS4 "Lapse" Kernel Exploit Released, Compatible Up to PS4 12.02 and PS5 10.01 (But…)

Dropping a bomb on the gaming world, developer abc has released the highly anticipated "Lapse" Kernel exploit for PS4 and PS5 yesterday. This groundbreaking exploit is compatible up to Firmware versions 12.02 for the PS4 and 10.01 for the PS5, marking a significant milestone in the quest for console hacking.

The exploit relies on a double free vulnerability in aio_multi_delete, as described in detail by other researchers (referencing additional details on the PS4 Dev Wiki). However, the currently released implementation is specifically tailored for PS4 Firmware versions 8.0x only at this time. This means that the exploit will need to be ported to other firmware versions, a task considered more challenging on the PS5.

Notably, recent firmware updates and particularly on the PS5 require user-mode entry points (webkit exploits, etc.). In essence, implementing a fully working Jailbreak on higher firmware versions (PS4 and PS5) is expected to take time. To date, there isn't a publicly available user-mode exploit for these higher firmware versions, rendering the concept of implementing one even more daunting.

On a related note, Zecoxao has hinted at the possibility of a Hypervisor exploit for PS5 Firmware versions 3.xx/4.xx. This would represent a monumental breakthrough, given that the PS5 Hypervisor moved outside of the Kernel with Firmware versions 3.xx, providing enhanced security measures.

A hypervisor exploit allows for essentially full control of the system, considered superior to traditional debugging/hack kstuff in terms of performance and feature set. With this development, it's possible that we might soon see a Hypervisor exploit for PS5 Firmware versions 3.xx/4.xx, which would be a game-changer in the world of console hacking.

For those interested in exploring the "Lapse" Kernel exploit further, you can download the proof-of-concept exploit here (link provided by Modded Warfare). Keep in mind that this is currently only compatible with PS4 Firmware version 8.0x, and for the PS5 and higher firmware versions, the scene is eagerly awaiting new user-mode entry points.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.

Download Lapse Exploit (PS4 8.0x proof of concept)

Remember that this is just a starting point, and significant work remains to be done before we can consider the "Lapse" Kernel exploit as a fully functional Jailbreak solution.