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**Dark Killer** · 10-04-2005, 12:08 PM

PSafeP is a Windows tool to scan psp executables for suspicious code, like accessing the flash memory.

I wrote this to combat rogue homebrew like the fake patcher that was released a few days ago.

**xxxdvlman** · 10-04-2005, 12:12 PM

Interesting indeed. What else does it look for other than flash access?

**Dark Killer** · 10-04-2005, 12:14 PM

right now it only searches for flash memory access as that is really the only way a psp can be permanently destroyed through code.

**FrozenIpaq** · 10-04-2005, 12:14 PM

Oh, I like this :P

**xxxdvlman** · 10-04-2005, 12:16 PM

Didn't the fake patcher say that it accessed flash, but left out the fact that it deleted needed files?

**AnonymousTipster** · 10-04-2005, 12:19 PM

This is a good idea, but another message should say if it uses the line sceIoRemove() in the flash, ie, it's deleting stuff, so it's really su****ious.

**FrozenIpaq** · 10-04-2005, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxxdvlman

Didn't the fake patcher say that it accessed flash, but left out the fact that it deleted needed files?

It just said it "patched" the firmware, no mention of flashing of files or overwrite/removal of files

**xxxdvlman** · 10-04-2005, 12:26 PM

But by saying that it patched the firmware isn't it assumed to access flash which is where the firmware files are?

I say this because I think Dark killer's app is a good idea, but should look for other things, such as what Anonymous stated above, and not just flash access which is usually already known right up front. We need to check to see what they are using the flash for.

**MagicianFB** · 10-04-2005, 12:28 PM

Good idea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnonymousTipster

su****ious.

There's another forum error.

**lilmul123** · 10-04-2005, 12:30 PM

no one really uses that term anyway. just take it off the filter >.>

**Dark Killer** · 10-04-2005, 12:33 PM

su****ious - suspicious
****aki mushrooms - shitaki mushrooms

^the filters can easily be bypassed anyway

**FrozenIpaq** · 10-04-2005, 12:43 PM

Dark, don't post ways to get around the filters

shitaki mushrooms

Back on topic now :P

**st.jimmy** · 10-04-2005, 12:48 PM

thats a cool program. im gonna use this frequently on untested programs.

**MagicianFB** · 10-04-2005, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnonymousTipster

This is a good idea, but another message should say if it uses the line sceIoRemove() in the flash, ie, it's deleting stuff, so it's really su****ious.

I agree

shitaki mushrooms

**Koba** · 10-04-2005, 01:27 PM

i know your probably gunna say no, but could i have the source code so i can make a port for mac and linux? i feel the other OS users should have this too, not EVERYBODY uses windows, most do, but not everyone

**RaiderX** · 10-04-2005, 01:34 PM

This app is really useful, but I dont play anything without getting some kind of assurance of it being real. Also, I never would patch my firmware...

Nice app tho, its great for fake games! thx! :Jump

PS: Koba, I love yuor sig!

I use windows, but its soooo funny!!

**Koba** · 10-04-2005, 02:12 PM

haha, thanks, found it on google one day and was like, nice

feel free to use it anywhere you want

**RaiderX** · 10-04-2005, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koba

haha, thanks, found it on google one day and was like, nice

feel free to use it anywhere you want

cool. Microsft is a 2-bit company and they really cant stand competetion, but I still use their OS! OH, the irony!

**MagicianFB** · 10-04-2005, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaiderX

cool. Microsft is a 2-bit company and they really cant stand competetion, but I still use their OS! OH, the irony!

I hope this doen't turn into a Microsoft vs. Mac thread...

**RootOfAllEvil** · 10-04-2005, 03:09 PM

SOMichrosoft owns sonyyou know?

**RaiderX** · 10-04-2005, 05:02 PM

lol, I hate microsoft. they piss me off. They are so decieving like with the 2 MACs running the 360 demos at E3.........

I hate sony cuz thye do this no homebrew junk when they should just liscense soem devs and then many will upgrade! But they are dumb, so dotn expect an FFVII remake.

I hate MAC cuz........I guess I dont, I never use their OS much, but it does bothe rme thta thye have so many OS verisons and they have annoying animal names and stuff and its confusing.! @_@

BOTTOM LINE: Everyne sucks in some way, and everyone is good in otghers. WHo cares!

back to the PSafeP application! :icon_smil

**??????** · 10-04-2005, 05:16 PM

This is a great program.Its just like a psp anti-virus program.
You should have an option that allows the user to select what type code you could scan for such as the delete,write, and other code that can be used for bad things.
But besides all that.GREAT PROGRAM!!:mrgreen:

funnyman2 · 10-04-2005, 06:04 PM

When i try and run this program i get an error saying something about invalid or missing files. any ideas?

arkiden · 10-05-2005, 12:59 AM

Yeah... I get an error too:

PSafeP
Component 'Comdlg32.ocx" or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid

Any clue why I have this error?

Windows XP, SP2, Disables Firewall, .NET installed (I don't know if it affects...)
Anyways, help xP
Thanks in advance

dacium · 10-05-2005, 03:12 AM

You can get around your program, I just write a program that writes instructions to another part of data memory then runs from that memory. So the instructions themselves aren't in the code, just 'encoded' (out of byte order etc).

Don't be fooled people, let someone else run code before you do!

xecuterbox · 10-05-2005, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dacium

You can get around your program, I just write a program that writes instructions to another part of data memory then runs from that memory. So the instructions themselves aren't in the code, just 'encoded' (out of byte order etc).

Don't be fooled people, let someone else run code before you do!

Nice tip - Good to see some people are good and tell us these things rather than go off and make fake patchers :icon_wink

I have downloaded psafe but guessing I wont use it, I never run apps if they not been confirmed by other peeps neway

Nickola · 10-05-2005, 06:46 AM

This program is great, but could you filter a bit more or report which flash is accessed ???
It seems some PSP Software access flashs to load some PRX modules, which are "read" but never "written" (for example : LUA Player or PSPInside ).

Thanks for the piece of software, I had started a thread on another forum looking after something like this.

Have a niceday.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dacium

You can get around your program, I just write a program that writes instructions to another part of data memory then runs from that memory. So the instructions themselves aren't in the code, just 'encoded' (out of byte order etc).

Don't be fooled people, let someone else run code before you do!

Wouldn't that behavior get caught by the software ?
I mean you have to actually put the code to be written in the specified memory space to get it executed, isn't it ? Then if this "sub-code" is executed, why wouldn't the PSafeP software see it and scan it ? (can't tell, I'm no coder)
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rhem · 10-05-2005, 09:00 AM

Why Does FastLoader Come up as WARNING!!...getting me scared! lol

**NeilR** · 10-05-2005, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhem

Why Does FastLoader Come up as WARNING!!...getting me scared! lol

It says in the description that anything that accesses flash0 (firmware) will show up. Since this is in the early stages of development, he hasn't made a "safe list" or anything... most likely something to do in the future.

**NeilR** · 10-05-2005, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arkiden

Yeah... I get an error too:

PSafeP
Component 'Comdlg32.ocx" or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid

Any clue why I have this error?

Look in Windows/System32/ for the file. If it isn't there, you will need to download it (search google).

When you have it in that folder then register the .ocx by going to the start --> Run and typing:
regsvr32 "C:\WINDOWS\system32\Comd lg32.ocx"

Where "c:\" is the right drive letter and "Windows" is the right folder (could be "WINNT").

10-04-2005, 12:12 PM	#2
xxxdvlman Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 591 Trader Feedback: 0	Interesting indeed. What else does it look for other than flash access? __________________ If you love AOTM then join the official AOTM fan site forum here: [url]http://www.attackofthemutants.de.tt/[/url] Best quote ever, by iball: "Take a good long look at it....almost every 7 days they have "something new" that turns out to always be NOTHING. But the hits go up, the ads get served, and n00bs from all over the planet hug their nuts."

10-04-2005, 12:16 PM	#5
xxxdvlman Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 591 Trader Feedback: 0	Didn't the fake patcher say that it accessed flash, but left out the fact that it deleted needed files? __________________ If you love AOTM then join the official AOTM fan site forum here: [url]http://www.attackofthemutants.de.tt/[/url] Best quote ever, by iball: "Take a good long look at it....almost every 7 days they have "something new" that turns out to always be NOTHING. But the hits go up, the ads get served, and n00bs from all over the planet hug their nuts."

10-04-2005, 12:19 PM	#6
AnonymousTipster Developer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Under a Large rock called Fred Posts: 693 Trader Feedback: 0	This is a good idea, but another message should say if it uses the line sceIoRemove() in the flash, ie, it's deleting stuff, so it's really su****ious. __________________ Developer of Tipster Unzip/Unrar ThrottleX RoboTORN3D ODEPsp Now, with the power of my PSP, I will finally RULE THE WORLD. Muhahahah.

10-04-2005, 12:26 PM	#8
xxxdvlman Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 591 Trader Feedback: 0	But by saying that it patched the firmware isn't it assumed to access flash which is where the firmware files are? I say this because I think Dark killer's app is a good idea, but should look for other things, such as what Anonymous stated above, and not just flash access which is usually already known right up front. We need to check to see what they are using the flash for. __________________ If you love AOTM then join the official AOTM fan site forum here: [url]http://www.attackofthemutants.de.tt/[/url] Best quote ever, by iball: "Take a good long look at it....almost every 7 days they have "something new" that turns out to always be NOTHING. But the hits go up, the ads get served, and n00bs from all over the planet hug their nuts."

10-04-2005, 01:27 PM	#15
Koba Developer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 362 Trader Feedback: 0	i know your probably gunna say no, but could i have the source code so i can make a port for mac and linux? i feel the other OS users should have this too, not EVERYBODY uses windows, most do, but not everyone __________________ Windows: A thirty-two bit extension and GUI shell to a sixteen bit patch to an eight bit operating system originally coded for a four bit microprocessor and sold by a two-bit company that can't stand one bit of competition... Personal Development Blog: http://keepitreal-dev.blogspot.com/

10-04-2005, 12:14 PM	#3
Dark Killer Developer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 32 Trader Feedback: 0	right now it only searches for flash memory access as that is really the only way a psp can be permanently destroyed through code.

10-04-2005, 12:14 PM	#4
FrozenIpaq Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,986 Trader Feedback: 0	Oh, I like this :P

10-04-2005, 12:30 PM	#10
lilmul123 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 207 Trader Feedback: 0	no one really uses that term anyway. just take it off the filter >.>

10-04-2005, 12:33 PM	#11
Dark Killer Developer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 32 Trader Feedback: 0	su**ious - suspicious **aki mushrooms - shitaki mushrooms ^the filters can easily be bypassed anyway

10-04-2005, 12:43 PM	#12
FrozenIpaq Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,986 Trader Feedback: 0	Dark, don't post ways to get around the filters shitaki mushrooms Back on topic now :P

10-04-2005, 12:48 PM	#13
st.jimmy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: MD \| Fries: 13 Posts: 1,019 Trader Feedback: 0	thats a cool program. im gonna use this frequently on untested programs.

10-04-2005, 01:34 PM	#16
RaiderX Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 273 Trader Feedback: 0	This app is really useful, but I dont play anything without getting some kind of assurance of it being real. Also, I never would patch my firmware... Nice app tho, its great for fake games! thx! :Jump PS: Koba, I love yuor sig! I use windows, but its soooo funny!!

10-04-2005, 02:12 PM	#17
Koba Developer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 362 Trader Feedback: 0	haha, thanks, found it on google one day and was like, nice feel free to use it anywhere you want __________________ Windows: A thirty-two bit extension and GUI shell to a sixteen bit patch to an eight bit operating system originally coded for a four bit microprocessor and sold by a two-bit company that can't stand one bit of competition... Personal Development Blog: http://keepitreal-dev.blogspot.com/

10-04-2005, 03:09 PM	#20
RootOfAllEvil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Do I Know You?,EH? Do You Know Brian Peppers? Posts: 539 Trader Feedback: 0	SOMichrosoft owns sonyyou know? __________________ [QUOTE=FBMachine] i got kicked out of barnes and noble once for moving all the bibles into the fiction section [/QUOTE] XD! [img]http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-9/842657/Untitled.jpg[/img]

10-04-2005, 05:02 PM	#21
RaiderX Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 273 Trader Feedback: 0	lol, I hate microsoft. they piss me off. They are so decieving like with the 2 MACs running the 360 demos at E3......... I hate sony cuz thye do this no homebrew junk when they should just liscense soem devs and then many will upgrade! But they are dumb, so dotn expect an FFVII remake. I hate MAC cuz........I guess I dont, I never use their OS much, but it does bothe rme thta thye have so many OS verisons and they have annoying animal names and stuff and its confusing.! @_@ BOTTOM LINE: Everyne sucks in some way, and everyone is good in otghers. WHo cares! back to the PSafeP application! :icon_smil

10-04-2005, 05:16 PM	#22
?????? Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: What?-----US-Colorado Posts: 217 Trader Feedback: 0	This is a great program.Its just like a psp anti-virus program. You should have an option that allows the user to select what type code you could scan for such as the delete,write, and other code that can be used for bad things. But besides all that.GREAT PROGRAM!!:mrgreen:

10-04-2005, 06:04 PM	#23
funnyman2 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 12 Trader Feedback: 0	When i try and run this program i get an error saying something about invalid or missing files. any ideas?

10-05-2005, 12:59 AM	#24
arkiden Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1 Trader Feedback: 0	Yeah... I get an error too: PSafeP Component 'Comdlg32.ocx" or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid Any clue why I have this error? Windows XP, SP2, Disables Firewall, .NET installed (I don't know if it affects...) Anyways, help xP Thanks in advance

10-05-2005, 03:12 AM	#25
dacium Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 44 Trader Feedback: 0	You can get around your program, I just write a program that writes instructions to another part of data memory then runs from that memory. So the instructions themselves aren't in the code, just 'encoded' (out of byte order etc). Don't be fooled people, let someone else run code before you do!

10-05-2005, 09:00 AM	#28
rhem Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 30 Trader Feedback: 0	Why Does FastLoader Come up as WARNING!!...getting me scared! lol

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