Description
This module exploits a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in VideoLAN VLC < 0.9.6. The vulnerability exists in the parsing of RealText subtitle files.
In order to exploit this, this module will generate two files: The .mp4 file is used to trick your victim into running. The .rt file is the actual malicious file that triggers the vulnerability, which should be placed under the same directory as the .mp4 file.
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/fileformat/vlc/realtextmsf undefined(realtext) > show actions ...actions...msf undefined(realtext) > set ACTION < action-name >msf undefined(realtext) > show options ...show and set options...msf undefined(realtext) > runPrioritise with Active Threat Intelligence
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