Description
This module exploits a stack buffer overflow in Ask.com Toolbar 4.0.2.53. An attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code by sending an overly long string to the "ShortFormat()" method in askbar.dll.
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/windows/browser/ask/shortformatmsf undefined(shortformat) > show actions ...actions...msf undefined(shortformat) > set ACTION < action-name >msf undefined(shortformat) > show options ...show and set options...msf undefined(shortformat) > runPrioritise with Active Threat Intelligence
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