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A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the BrowseAndSaveFile method of the Altiris eXpress NS ConsoleUtilities ActiveX control (AeXNSConsoleUtilities.dll) version 6.0.0.1846, used by Symantec Altiris Notification Server 6.x, Deployment Solution 6.9.x, and Symantec Management Platform 7.0.x. The vulnerability is triggered by passing an overly long string as the second argument to the method, allowing remote attackers to overwrite the stack and potentially execute arbitrary code. The vulnerable control is typically installed when users first access the management website, and the affected DLL is located in C:\WINDOWS\system32.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module targeting a stack buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2009-3031) in Symantec's ConsoleUtilities ActiveX control (AeXNSConsoleUtilities.dll version 6.0.0.1846). The exploit is delivered via a malicious HTTP server that serves a crafted HTML page with embedded VBScript. When a vulnerable client visits the page, the script instantiates the vulnerable ActiveX control using its CLSID and triggers the BrowseAndSaveFile() method with an overly long argument, causing a buffer overflow and allowing arbitrary code execution. The module supports multiple Windows XP SP2/SP3 targets (English and German) and allows customizable payloads. The main attack vector is browser-based, requiring user interaction (visiting the attacker's page). The repository is structured as a typical Metasploit exploit module and is operational, providing a working exploit with customizable payload delivery.
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