Nintendo Switch Firmware 3.0 Exploit Found, Homebrew Coming Soon

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It's only a matter of time... A group of hackers have found a gap of sorts in the last version of Nintendo Switch's firmware -- version 3.0. There was a huge exploit here which would allow those with the proper know-how full permissions to any service or feature on the Switch operating system. Here's a brief rundown from Switchbrew about the nature of this exploit:

"Prior to 3.0.1, the service manager (sm) built-in system module treats a user as though it has full permissions if the user creates a new "sm:" port session but bypasses initialization. This is due to the other sm commands skipping the service ACL check for Pids

Sounds huge, right? Of course not. We have no idea what they're saying. But when this was found hackers and modders all over were freaking out about it and advising everyone not to upgrade to firmware version 3.0.1. Known 3DS and Pokémon hacker "SciresM" chimed in on Twitter to let us know that gravity of the situation:


"It can't be [overstated] how big this bug was. If you want switchhax, don't update to 3.0.1. It might take significantly longer if you do." If you've had your Switch disconnected from the internet for a while and you're still running version 3.0, there's a good chance that you have some custom homebrew and custom software coming down the pipeline to try.

Will running homebrew on your Switch void your warranty? You bet it will! Is there a possibility that you brick your system, rendering it useless? Obviously. But for those of you who have modded 3DSes, Wiis, and PSPs laying around your home (like I do), you know that the benefits are tremendous. From custom movie players, to retro emulators, to save editors and game cheats, opening up your system opens up a world of possibilities!

It's only a matter of time...

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Source: http://comicbook.com/gaming/2017/08/18/nintendo-switch-firmware-3-0-exploit-found-homebrew-coming-soon/

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TOXICPosted:

Homebrew Coming Soon lol, well that didn't take long did it ffs

SilkyPosted:

Despite not being a fan at all of this console homebrew would be cool to see.

XboxPosted:

Damn what a huge exploit found.

MikePosted:

Wow switch alread hacked that was quick

Mr_RobotPosted:

Wow. I need to find a switch with version 3.0. This is huge

EchoPosted:

It was only a matter of time but this is only the beginning I can see this being more of a stepping stone rather than anything big for now. Homebrew dev's will gain more knowledge from this

Mario350Posted:

doesnt mean it will be modded anytime soon just because the exploit is found doesnt mean the mods will be out this fast

9ntyPosted:

That's a pretty shit thing to be in, imagine being the owner of Nintendo and the 3.0 update allows hackers to exploit their software.

GaryPosted:

I now need to buy a second switch because someone updated my switch to 3.0.1 because I refuse to be left in the dark like 1.76 PS4 systems.


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