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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. Two 1 h GoogleTechTalks by AHuxley · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Deconstructing The Xbox Security System
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NqLljaHc80
    Xbox 360 Security System and its Weaknesses
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxjpmc8ZIxM

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  2. Re:Why? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    Because its your hardware, and you should have the right to do so, whether or not you have a reason to at the moment. It's about preserving that right, which seems to be going away on more and more devices over time.

  3. Re:Why? by gman003 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    You're still focusing on the wrong thing. The people doing this aren't doing it because they need a computer to do useful tasks. They're doing it because breaking into a system designed to keep you out is fun. Getting a decent machine (the CPU on it is actually fairly impressive, even if the graphics processor isn't that hot, and the memory system opens some interesting opportunities) is just icing on the cake.

    Some people, in their leisure time, collect stamps, others play war games, others still read ancient Greek political satire. And some people hack game consoles.

    Sure beats arguing on /.

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

    Sure beats arguing on /.

    NO IT DOESN'T!

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