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SecureCRT SSH1 Buffer Overflow

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Disclosed
Jul 23, 2002
Created
May 30, 2018

Description

This module exploits a buffer overflow in SecureCRT
Beta 2. By sending a vulnerable client an overly long
SSH1 protocol identifier string, it is possible to execute
arbitrary code.

This module has only been tested on SecureCRT 3.4.4.

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/ssh/securecrt_ssh1
    msf exploit(securecrt_ssh1) > show targets
        ...targets...
    msf exploit(securecrt_ssh1) > set TARGET < target-id >
    msf exploit(securecrt_ssh1) > show options
        ...show and set options...
    msf exploit(securecrt_ssh1) > exploit
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