Bannerbomb exploit

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:terrorist_attack
gptkbp:affects Wii system menu
gptkbp:allows only works on specific Wii versions
running unsigned code
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Team_Twiizers
gptkbp:category hacking tool
gptkbp:community_support active forums and guides
gptkbp:contributed_to Wii homebrew development
gptkbp:discontinued after newer exploits were developed
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Team_Twiizers
gptkbp:first_released gptkb:Bannerbomb_v1
gptkbp:has_documentation available online
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:Dolphin_Emulator
gptkb:FCE_Ultra_GX
gptkb:Genesis_Plus_GX
gptkb:Homebrew_Browser
gptkb:Nintendont
gptkb:Snes9x_GX
gptkb:USB_Loader_GX
gptkb:Visual_Boy_Advance_GX
gptkb:Wii64
gptkb:Wii_Flow
gptkb:Wii_MC
gptkb:Wii_SX
gptkb:Wiiflow
gptkb:Retro_Arch
CFG Loader
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bannerbomb exploit
gptkbp:impact gptkb:beer
expanded Wii's capabilities
gptkbp:influenced_by previous exploits
gptkbp:is_used_for bypassing Wii system menu restrictions
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to Wii's handling of banner images
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for future exploits
gptkbp:next_edition gptkb:Bannerbomb_v2
gptkbp:notable_features easy to use for beginners
gptkbp:notable_users Wii modding community
gptkbp:platform gptkb:Nintendo_Wii
gptkbp:related_to Wii hacking
Wii homebrew channel
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:2008
gptkbp:requires gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set
specific firmware version
gptkbp:security_features potential bricking of the console
gptkbp:succeeded_by high when followed correctly
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Letter_Bomb
gptkbp:technique using a specially crafted banner
gptkbp:tutorials numerous video guides
gptkbp:type homebrew exploit
gptkbp:user_base enthusiasts and modders
gptkbp:uses installing custom firmware
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wii_Homebrew_Channel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5