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The Altiris eXpress NS SC Download ActiveX control in AeXNSPkgDLLib.dll, used by Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9.x, Notification Server 6.0.x, and Symantec Management Platform 7.0.x, exposes an unsafe DownloadAndInstall method. A remote attacker can invoke the method to force download of arbitrary files and may be able to execute arbitrary code.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module targeting a vulnerability (CVE-2009-3028) in the Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution's ActiveX control (AeXNSPkgDLLib.dll 6.0.0.1418). The exploit is delivered via a malicious HTTP server that serves a crafted HTML page with embedded JavaScript. When a vulnerable user visits the page using Internet Explorer, the script instantiates the vulnerable ActiveX control and invokes its DownloadAndInstall method, causing the victim's system to download and execute an attacker-supplied EXE file. The default destination for the payload is the Windows Startup folder, ensuring execution on reboot. The module is operational and allows for customizable payloads generated by Metasploit. The main attack vector is browser-based, requiring user interaction. The repository is structured as a single Ruby file compatible with the Metasploit framework, leveraging its HTTP server and payload generation capabilities.
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