PlayStation scene veteran Zecoxao shared precise firmware dumps of the mysterious CP gadget immediately (Download hyperlink beneath), however talked about that its encryption/decryption keys haven’t been discovered but.
PS5 CP Box – what’s it?
Zecoxao talked about final week ongoing work to reverse engineer the firmware of the CP Box, a PS5 accent for official builders which may or may not be devoted to Network QA. There was hope that this field might include encryption/decryption keys. It’s unclear if something inside this gadget may very well be helpful to grasp the PS5 itself, however that received’t forestall hackers from attempting.
He additionally states that the primary firmware is protected by PS4 Southbridge chip, confirming the CP Box ships with related elements because the PS4 for a few of its safety.
the primary firmware is protected by ps4 southbridge chip
— Control_eXecute (@notzecoxao) February 5, 2023
sure, the chip chargeable for the crypto is identical because the ps4 southbridge chip
— Control_eXecute (@notzecoxao) February 5, 2023
Not a lot is understood in regards to the Mysterious PS5 CP Box, however right here’s some particulars from the PS5 Dev Wiki. It seems that field is considerably essential for PS5 Test Kits to work correctly.
TEST KIT want CP Box linked "earlier than Power ON" NO CP BOX , debug setup setting will auto change to > "Release mode" with CP BOX , debug setup setting can change to > "Assist Mode" PS5 SYSTEM ON cannot scorching plug CP BOX , it can present up error message PS5 in Assist Mode will save in reminiscence ( even no energy ) , however energy on time will test CPBOX once more CP BOX can test PS5 data (serial , Assist mode/Release Mode) even PS5 system is shut down
PS5 CP Box hack progress
Beside the Firmware dumps posted immediately, plainly whoever’s been engaged on this gadget is doing a little fairly low stage evaluation of the {hardware} and/or communication protocol of the field, contemplating Zecoxao’s newest shared screenshot:
some cp field progress… pic.twitter.com/6f7XhTVPhd
— Control_eXecute (@notzecoxao) February 5, 2023
Download CP Box Firmware Dump
Source: Zecoxao
