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SoftArtisans XFile FileManager ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow

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Disclosed
Aug 25, 2008
Created
May 30, 2018

Description

This module exploits a stack buffer overflow in SoftArtisans XFile FileManager ActiveX control
(SAFmgPwd.dll 2.0.5.3). When sending an overly long string to the GetDriveName() method
an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code.

Author

MC [email protected]

Platform

Windows

References

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/softartisans_getdrivename
    msf exploit(softartisans_getdrivename) > show targets
        ...targets...
    msf exploit(softartisans_getdrivename) > set TARGET < target-id >
    msf exploit(softartisans_getdrivename) > show options
        ...show and set options...
    msf exploit(softartisans_getdrivename) > exploit
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