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A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the UniversalAgent component of Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup. The flaw is triggered when a remote authenticated user sends an agent request to TCP port 6050 with an excessively large argument before the option field, leading to a buffer overflow condition.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit exploit module targeting a heap overflow vulnerability (CVE-2005-1018) in the CA BrightStor Universal Agent service on Windows. The exploit works by sending specially crafted requests to the service's default TCP port (6050), causing a heap overflow that allows execution of arbitrary code. The module is written in Ruby and follows the standard Metasploit exploit structure, allowing the user to select and inject a payload (such as a shell or meterpreter session) into the vulnerable process. The exploit repeatedly sends malicious requests to grow the heap and position the payload for execution. The module includes references to public advisories and is operational, providing a working exploit for vulnerable systems. The only fingerprintable endpoint is the TCP port 6050, which is the default for the targeted service.
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