A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the WebLogic Server Plugins for Apache component in BEA Product Suite versions 10.3, 10.0 MP1, 9.2 MP3, 9.1, 9.0, 8.1 SP6, 7.0 SP7, and 6.1 SP7. The flaw is reportedly triggered by an invalid parameter passed to the WebLogic Apache Connector, leading to a stack overflow condition. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely and may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module implementing a remote exploit for a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2008-4008) in the BEA Weblogic Apache plugin on Windows (specifically Apache 2.2). The exploit works by sending a specially crafted HTTP POST request to the '/index.jsp' endpoint, abusing the 'Transfer-Encoding' header to trigger the overflow. The module allows for customizable payloads (default 500 bytes) and leverages Metasploit's payload and handler infrastructure. The exploit is operational and can provide remote code execution on vulnerable systems. The code is written in Ruby and follows standard Metasploit module structure, with the main logic in the 'exploit' method. No hardcoded IPs or domains are present; the target endpoint is '/index.jsp' on the vulnerable server.
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