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Xbox 360 Reset Hack Yields Unsigned Code Execution

Posted by Soulskill on from the let's-see-if-microsoft-pulls-a-sony dept.

walshy007 writes "A new exploit has been shown which allows unsigned code execution on the Xbox 360 for all current models. It functions by pulsing the reset pin at a critical time during the checksumming/crypto boot process. The exploit enables the running of Xell, a boot loader which facilitates the running of Linux, amongst other programs."

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  1. Finally! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Now I can run Windows on my 360!

    1. Re:Finally! by Pseudonym+Authority · · Score: 4, Funny

      I'm installing ReactOS as we speak!

  2. NO IT DOESN'T! by definate · · Score: 5, Funny

    Sure beats arguing on /.

    NO IT DOESN'T!

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