Description
This module exploits a buffer overflow in VLC media player VLC media player prior to 2.0.0. The vulnerability is due to a dangerous use of sprintf which can result in a stack buffer overflow when handling a malicious MMS URI.
This module uses the browser as attack vector. A specially crafted MMS URI is used to trigger the overflow and get flow control through SEH overwrite. Control is transferred to code located in the heap through a standard heap spray.
The module only targets IE6 and IE7 because no DEP/ASLR bypass has been provided.
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/vlc/mms_bofmsf undefined(mms_bof) > show actions ...actions...msf undefined(mms_bof) > set ACTION < action-name >msf undefined(mms_bof) > show options ...show and set options...msf undefined(mms_bof) > runPrioritise with Active Threat Intelligence
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