PSPgo Save Game Exploit Released, Sony Swiftly Responds
by eXophase Mirror on Nov.23, 2009 at 4:10 pm, under Gaming, PSP Homebrew, PlayStation Portable | Thread ID: 6602
Over this past weekend developer FreePlay released the save game exploit for the PSPgo he showcased last month. Based largely on code from team Prometheus, it is compatible with firmware 6.10 and takes advantage of a user mode vulnerability in Archer Maclean’s Mercury. We’ve tested it on our unit and it works exactly as you’d expect. However, Sony removed the offending game title mere minutes after this hack hit the web, in addition to patching this exploit at the firmware level in 6.20. As of writing, it is back, now swapped with a copy that requires firmware 6.20 instead of 6.10.
As Sony has full control over PSN, this was a move more or less expected by those in the homebrew community, leading to questions of why this was even released in the first place. At the very least, it’s proof that these types of exploits are not viable on the go. Chalk it up as a victory for Sony this time around, but if history is any indication, the tables could turn once again in the future.
For archival purposes, we’ve included a copy of the exploit below. However, remember that it is not usable unless you downloaded Mercury prior to it being patched.
Download Leaked PSPgo Save Game Exploit
PSPgo Save Game Exploit Released, Sony Swiftly Responds - [eXophase.com]
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November 24th, 2009 at 1:57 am
Has someone already tried to edit the PARAM.SFO to require something lower than 6.20?
Worked for FinalFantasy, maybe here too.
If I weren't so lazy I'd try it.... maybe during the weekend....
November 27th, 2009 at 1:07 am
Aw, what? FreePlay released the Mercury exploit?
Now I'm sad :(
November 27th, 2009 at 1:08 am
Now I'm sad :(
You missed the whole drama part... Long time no see, btw :p
November 27th, 2009 at 1:13 am
Yeah, I just wandered over to that section and saw the locked topic. Don't want to revive the drama, but I've been aware that this exploit existed for quite some months, and was rather surprised when I saw that that's what he released :/ I don't really see the point at this point. The scene is mostly emulators and ISOs...*sigh*
November 27th, 2009 at 1:14 am
I've heard that FreePlay retired after all that crap. Can't confirm it though.
November 27th, 2009 at 2:57 am
Well, what's left for him?