PS4 Firmware Update 13.50 Patches Critical Vulnerability, Angers Homebrew Community
Sony continues its ongoing efforts against tech enthusiasts and the console modding community. In March, the company rolled out firmware update 13.50 for its PlayStation 4 console. The official changelog provided a vague description, stating only that it "improved messages and usability on some screens."
However, shortly after its release, a segment of the tech enthusiast and modding community quickly raised alarms, urging PlayStation 4 users to refrain from installing the new update. They discovered that, despite the generic description, update 13.50 quietly implemented significant security changes.
Modders confirmed that the update fully closed a critical "Use-After-Free" (UAF) vulnerability. This particular flaw had previously been exploited to gain access to the console's userland. The patch effectively eliminates a crucial loophole that could have enabled the deployment of a potential Kernel Exploit (Kexploit), should one be discovered in the future.
The community also noted the severe implications for unofficial software, stating that the UAF fix "virtually destroys any hope for homebrew on this version for a very long time, possibly years."
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