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CVE-2005-2551 is a stack-based buffer overflow in dhost.exe, a component of Novell eDirectory iMonitor for eDirectory 8.7.3 on Microsoft Windows. A remote attacker with network access to the iMonitor service can trigger the overflow via unspecified request vectors, leading to a crash (denial of service) and, per CERT/CC, potential arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges. The original CVE description also notes the attacker may obtain access to files as a result of exploitation.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module targeting a stack buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2005-2551) in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3's iMonitor service on Windows. The exploit works by sending a specially crafted HTTP request to the /nds/ URI on the iMonitor service (default port 8008), overflowing a stack buffer and allowing arbitrary code execution. The module leverages Metasploit's payload system, enabling the attacker to execute custom shellcode on the target. The exploit is operational and can be used to gain remote code execution with the privileges of the eDirectory service. The code is written in Ruby and follows the standard Metasploit module structure, with clear configuration options for the target port and payload. No hardcoded IPs or domains are present, but the attack vector is network-based, requiring access to the vulnerable HTTP service.
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