https://github.com/a0zhar/ps4_debug

PlayStation 4 Debugger
https://github.com/a0zhar/ps4_debug

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PlayStation 4 Debugger

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/a0zhar/ps4_debug
• Owner: a0zhar
• Created: 2024-11-17T14:22:16.000Z (2 days ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-11-17T17:38:34.000Z (2 days ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-11-17T17:45:32.700Z (2 days ago)
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# PS4Debug

PS4Debug is a payload-based debugger for the PS4, written in C. It is a critical tool for enabling applications like **PS4Cheater** to perform remote debugging operations on a PS4 system via a PC.

Currently, the debugger operates in **User-Mode**, as kernel-mode debugging is not supported yet. However, there are plans to explore and implement kernel-mode functionality in the future.





## Quickstart Guide

**If you're not looking to modify the source code of PS4Debug and just want to use it, here's a simple step-by-step guide:**

  See Steps

1. **Download PS4Cheater**  

   Get the latest version of PS4Cheater from [this link](https://github.com/ctn123/PS4_Cheater/releases/download/1.5.4.7/PS4_Cheater_v1.5.4.7_rev2_x64.rar).

2. **Download PS4Debug**  

   Download the latest version of the `ps4debug.bin` file from one of the following sources:  

   - This repository’s [Releases page](https://github.com/a0zhar/PS4_Debug/releases/)  

   - [CTN123's Release Page](https://github.com/ctn123/PS4_Cheater/releases/download/1.5.4.7/ps4debug.bin)

3. **Visit an Exploit Host**  

   Choose an exploit host and run a Homebrew Enabler. I recommend one of the following:

   - [Karo218](https://Kar0218.github.io/)

   - [GamerHack](https://gamerhack.github.io)

4. **Run the Bin Loader Payload**  

   **(Avoid using the one from GOLDHEN)**.  

   After running the Bin Loader, your PS4 should show a system notification with a code—either 9021 or 9020.

5. **Configure PS4Cheater**  

   On your PC, open PS4Cheater and enter:

   - Your PS4’s **IP Address**

   - The **Port number** displayed in the notification after loading the Bin Loader.

6. **Confirm Connection**  

   If successful, PS4Cheater will display **"PS4Debug.bin Successfully Injected!"**.

7. **Start the Game**  

   Launch your favorite game on the PS4.

8. **Attach to the Process**  

   Attach PS4Cheater to the game or userland process you want to debug.

9. **Enjoy the Debugging**  

   You’re now set to enjoy remote debugging and more!

## Features

The debugger offers several powerful features for managing processes, memory, and threads on the PS4. Below is a breakdown of its capabilities:

  General Debugging Features

- **Debugger is able to**:

  - Add, remove, and manage both software and hardware breakpoints.

  - Monitor specific memory addresses for read/write access using watchpoints.

  

  Process Execution Control

  

- **Debugger is able to**:

  - Pause the execution of a process (causes the game to freeze on the screen).  

  - Resume a paused process.  

  - Terminate a process by forcefully ending its execution.  

  - Execute instructions one at a time after a breakpoint is hit (Single-Step Execution), allowing for detailed analysis of program behavior.

  Memory Operations

  

- **Debugger is able to**:

  - Read memory from a process: Allowing access to data stored in the process’s memory.  

  - Write memory to a process: Modifying the values stored in the process’s memory.  

  - View the memory layout of a process: And inspect its memory regions and protections.

  Process Information

  

- **Debugger is able to**:

  - Retrieve metadata of running processes: Such as their process IDs (PIDs), names, paths, and other relevant details.

  Thread Management

  

- **Debugger is able to**:

  - pause individual threads within a process.  

  - resume paused threads.  

  - inspect thread details: including their state and register values.

  Debug Registers

  

- **Debugger is able to**:

  - access and control CPU debug registers: enabling advanced breakpoint and watchpoint handling.

## Goals and Future Plans

- **1. Firmware-Agnostic Support**:  

  Implement a method to make PS4Debug adaptable to any PS4 firmware version by dynamically selecting offsets and configurations based on the detected firmware.  

- **2. Improved Performance**:  

  Optimize the scanning and comparison algorithms for better efficiency and faster processing.  

- **3. Enhanced Stability**:  

  Reduce the likelihood of kernel panics and process crashes during debugging operations.  

- **4. Terminate PS4Debug Function**:  

  Add a function to cleanly stop PS4Debug when the user no longer wishes to debug. This would involve:  

  - Removing all breakpoints and watchpoints.  

  - Canceling ongoing scans and other tasks.  

  - Shutting down the network server.