CVE-2011-10025 is a stack-based buffer overflow in Subtitle Processor 7.7.1 when parsing .m3u playlist files. According to the provided content, a crafted playlist file triggers the issue because the application converts attacker-controlled input to Unicode and then copies it into a fixed-size stack buffer without proper bounds checking. This memory corruption condition can overwrite the Structured Exception Handler (SEH), enabling control-flow hijacking and arbitrary code execution.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module targeting a Unicode buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2011-10025) in Subtitle Processor 7.7.1 for Windows. The exploit works by generating a specially crafted .m3u playlist file that, when opened by the vulnerable application, triggers a stack-based buffer overflow via SEH overwrite, allowing arbitrary code execution. The module uses Metasploit's FILEFORMAT and Egghunter mixins, and supports customizable payloads encoded for Unicode delivery. The exploit is operational and can be used to execute arbitrary code (such as a reverse shell) on the target system. The only fingerprintable endpoint is the malicious .m3u file, and the exploit is delivered locally (user must open the file). The repository structure is typical for a Metasploit exploit module, with all logic contained in a single Ruby file.
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