Description
This module exploits a stack buffer overflow in the Back Orifice pre-processor module included with Snort versions 2.4.0, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, and 2.4.3. This vulnerability could be used to completely compromise a Snort sensor, and would typically gain an attacker full root or administrative privileges.
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/linux/ids/snortbopremsf undefined(snortbopre) > show actions ...actions...msf undefined(snortbopre) > set ACTION < action-name >msf undefined(snortbopre) > show options ...show and set options...msf undefined(snortbopre) > runPrioritise with Active Threat Intelligence
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