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A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the Facebook PhotoUploader ActiveX control versions 5.0.14.0 and earlier. The vulnerability is triggered by supplying an overly long value to the FileMask property, which can overwrite heap memory and allow for arbitrary code execution.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module targeting a stack buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2008-5711) in the Facebook Photo Uploader 4 ActiveX control (ImageUploader4.ocx version 4.5.57.0). The exploit is delivered via a malicious HTML page served by the Metasploit framework, which uses JavaScript to heap-spray and trigger the overflow through the ExtractIptc property of the ActiveX control. The module is designed for use against Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2, where the vulnerable control is installed and enabled. The payload is customizable via Metasploit and allows for arbitrary code execution on the victim's machine. The main fingerprintable endpoints are the ActiveX control's file name and CLSID. The repository is structured as a single Ruby file implementing the exploit logic, leveraging Metasploit's HTTP server and payload delivery mechanisms.
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