Description
This module exploits a stack buffer overflow in mIRC 6.1. By submitting an overly long and specially crafted URL to the 'irc' protocol, an attacker can overwrite the buffer and control program execution.
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/mirc/irc_urlmsf undefined(irc_url) > show actions ...actions...msf undefined(irc_url) > set ACTION < action-name >msf undefined(irc_url) > show options ...show and set options...msf undefined(irc_url) > runPrioritise with Active Threat Intelligence
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