Nintendo Switch’s secret browser has a flaw that could lead to a jailbreak
The Nintendo Switch launched as a closed system without a preloaded web browser, which means hackers are definitely trying to find a way to jailbreak the device. Two hackers — @liveoverflow and @qwertyoruiopz — have published their work to break into the Switch and execute their own code. Their entire effort hinges on an unpatched WebKit exploit. Yes, you read that right. WebKit. Switch. Huh?
The Switch supports Wi-Fi and relies on WebKit to load “captive portal” webpages
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