Description
This module exploits a vulnerability in Viscosity 1.4.1 on Mac OS X. The vulnerability exists in the setuid ViscosityHelper, where an insufficient validation of path names allows execution of arbitrary python code as root. This module has been tested successfully on Viscosity 1.4.1 over Mac OS X 10.7.5.
Module options
To display the available options, load the module within the Metasploit console and run the commands 'show options' or 'show advanced':
msf > use exploit/osx/local/setuid_viscositymsf undefined(setuid_viscosity) > show actions ...actions...msf undefined(setuid_viscosity) > set ACTION < action-name >msf undefined(setuid_viscosity) > show options ...show and set options...msf undefined(setuid_viscosity) > runPrioritise with Active Threat Intelligence
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