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A memory corruption vulnerability exists in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP2 (versions 6.0.2900.2180 and 6.0.2800.1106, and earlier) due to improper handling of Javascript BODY onload events that call the window function. This can result in mismatched Document Object Model (DOM) objects, leading to memory corruption.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module: 'ms05_054_onload.rb', which exploits a remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2005-1790) in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP and Windows 2000. The exploit leverages a flaw in the JavaScript 'onLoad' handler and the 'window()' function, using a heap spray technique via JavaScript to place shellcode in memory. The module sets up an HTTP server that serves a malicious HTML/JavaScript page to the victim. When the victim visits the page with a vulnerable browser, the exploit triggers, resulting in arbitrary code execution. The payload is fully customizable using Metasploit's payload system, allowing for reverse shells, Meterpreter sessions, or other post-exploitation actions. The exploit requires that popups are allowed in the browser. The repository is structured as a standard Metasploit module, written in Ruby, with embedded JavaScript for the client-side exploit. No hardcoded IPs, domains, or file paths are present; the main fingerprintable endpoint is the attacker's HTTP server delivering the exploit.
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