Nintendo published a new security notice today covering an exploit in which a third-party could potentially run code or obtain certain contents stored on Switch systems. This can happen due to a proximity-based remote attack. The means by which an attack can be executed sounds fairly limited. According to Nintendo, a bad actor must directly scan the QR code displayed...

According to Nintendo, a bad actor must directly scan the QR code displayed on the Switch console screen (or the TV screen) when using the Send to Smartphone feature in the Album or when using a kart to play Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit.

If the QR code is not scanned, you’ll be fine. If the code is scanned, it’s possible for someone to run unauthorized code on your Nintendo Switch console or obtain information stored on the system.

According to Nintendo, Switch units are impacted that are on firmware earlier than version 23.0.0. We also have confirmation that the vulnerability cannot be exploited to obtain console information on Nintendo Switch 2.

  • mrmacduggan@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    10 days ago

    Is this a path to a Homebrew switch via QR? That would be big. I’ve got a Switch 2 but I’d love to be able to install game mods on my old base-model Switch.

    • k0e3@lemmy.caEnglish
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      7 days ago

      Do you not have a hackable build? It was pretty easy to do with the jig.

      • mrmacduggan@lemmy.mlEnglish
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        7 days ago

        I think I do have a hackable one, I bought it at launch. Might see about doing this sometime soon now that I’ve got the Switch 2

        • k0e3@lemmy.caEnglish
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          7 days ago

          It’s great for playing the DS, especially with a little adapter to hold the screen vertically!