From Ars Technica · · 1m 30s
PS5 jailbreak exploit works on millions of consoles
A new exploit called Relapse makes PS5 hacking practical for the first time, working on any console updated before mid-September.
In brief
A new exploit called Relapse makes PS5 hacking practical for the first time, working on any console updated before mid-September. The Relapse exploit enables PS5 jailbreaking on consoles running firmware up to version thirteen point six, vastly expanding the pool of hackable hardware. Originally reported by Ars…
Years of PS5 hacking progress
The PS5 hacking community has spent years developing exploits to jailbreak the console, but previous methods only worked with outdated firmware versions.
Relapse exploit released Tuesday
The new Relapse exploit works with any PS5 running firmware version thirteen point six or earlier, released in July. This covers consoles last updated before mid-September.
How Relapse works
Relapse exploits a long-known WebKit vulnerability in the PS5's web browser to gain write access to the kernel and install an ELF loader for running arbitrary code.
Much faster than before
Previous PS5 jailbreak exploits could hang the system for fifty minutes per attempt. The new method is significantly more efficient and practical for everyday users.
Broader game compatibility
Most PS5 games require the latest firmware at their release. Relapse's compatibility with firmware thirteen point six means it works with many more titles, including personal backups.
What jailbroken PS5s can do
Jailbroken PS5s can run homebrew apps like emulators and unofficial sixty frames per second mods for legacy PS4 games. Developers continue working on a full Linux implementation.
What to remember
The Relapse exploit enables PS5 jailbreaking on consoles running firmware up to version thirteen point six, vastly expanding the pool of hackable hardware.
