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A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Knox Arkeia Server Backup version 5.3.x. The vulnerability is triggered when the server processes a specially crafted type 77 request containing an excessively long value, leading to a buffer overflow on the stack. This condition allows an attacker to overwrite critical stack data, including the return address, and execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module (modules/exploits/windows/arkeia/type77.rb) that exploits a stack buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2005-0491) in the Arkeia Backup Client for Windows (versions up to and including 5.3.3). The exploit targets the network service provided by the Arkeia client, sending a specially crafted packet to trigger the overflow and execute arbitrary code. The module supports multiple Windows versions and Arkeia client versions, with specific return addresses for each. The payload is fully customizable via the Metasploit framework, allowing for remote shell access or other post-exploitation actions. The exploit is weaponized, reliable, and leverages the Metasploit framework's payload and handler infrastructure. The only file present is the exploit module itself, written in Ruby, and it is structured according to Metasploit conventions.
This repository contains a single Metasploit exploit module targeting a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the Arkeia Backup Client for Mac OS X (CVE-2005-0491). The exploit is implemented in Ruby and is designed to be used within the Metasploit Framework. It targets Arkeia Backup Client versions up to and including 5.3.3, specifically tested on version 5.3.1 running on Mac OS X 10.3.5 (PowerPC architecture). The exploit works by sending a specially crafted network request to the Arkeia Backup Client service, triggering a stack buffer overflow and allowing the injection and execution of arbitrary shellcode. The payload is customizable via Metasploit and can provide a shell or other post-exploitation capabilities. The module includes a check method to verify if the target is running a vulnerable version and is specific to Mac OS X systems (Darwin kernel). No explicit IP addresses, URLs, or port numbers are hardcoded in the exploit; it targets the Arkeia service as specified by the user. The code is operational and leverages Metasploit's payload generation and handler mechanisms, making it a practical tool for penetration testers or attackers with access to a vulnerable Arkeia Backup Client instance.
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