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A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the RPC management interface of the Microsoft Windows DNS Server Service on Windows 2000 Server SP4, Windows Server 2003 SP1, and Windows Server 2003 SP2. A remote attacker can trigger the overflow by supplying an overly long DNS zone name that includes character constants represented by escape sequences, leading to memory corruption and potential execution of arbitrary code in the context of the DNS service.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module (ms07_029_msdns_zonename.rb) that exploits a stack buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2007-1748) in the Microsoft DNS RPC service, as described in MS07-029. The exploit targets Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Server systems (various service packs and languages) where the DNS service is running and accessible via SMB. The vulnerability is triggered by sending a specially crafted zone name containing escaped octal strings to the \DNSSERVER named pipe over SMB, requiring valid SMB credentials. The module supports multiple targets and languages, and can bypass NX/DEP protections on Windows 2003 SP1/SP2. The default payload is a reverse shell, but any compatible Metasploit payload can be used. The exploit is weaponized, as it is part of the Metasploit framework and allows for easy payload customization and reliable exploitation. The only fingerprintable endpoint is the \DNSSERVER named pipe accessed via SMB on the target system.
This repository contains a single Metasploit module (ms07_029_msdns_zonename.rb) that exploits a stack buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2007-1748) in the Microsoft DNS service's RPC interface. The exploit targets Windows 2000 Server (SP0-SP4+) and Windows 2003 Server (SP0-SP2) across multiple languages. The vulnerability is triggered by sending a specially crafted zone name parameter with escaped octal strings via a DCERPC call, resulting in arbitrary code execution as SYSTEM. The module supports automatic target selection based on OS and locale, and can bypass NX/DEP on Windows 2003. The default payload is a reverse shell, but any Metasploit payload can be used. The exploit requires network access to the target's DCERPC endpoint (typically port 445 or dynamically mapped). The code is mature, weaponized, and part of the Metasploit framework.
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