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A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the LaunchProcess function of the LaunchHelp.HelpLauncher.1 ActiveX control (LaunchHelp.dll) in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) versions 10.2, 10.3, and 11 SP1. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by supplying a crafted pathname as the first argument to the vulnerable function, enabling traversal outside the intended directory structure.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module (zenworks_helplauncher_exec.rb) that exploits a vulnerability (CVE-2011-2657) in the AdminStudio LaunchHelp.dll ActiveX control (LaunchHelp.HelpLauncher.1). The exploit targets Windows systems (specifically those with AdminStudio 9.5 or Novell ZENworks Configuration Management 10 SP2 installed) running Internet Explorer. The module sets up a malicious HTTP server that serves a crafted HTML/JavaScript page. When a vulnerable client visits the page, the script uses the vulnerable ActiveX control to execute a VBS stager, which downloads and runs a payload executable (typically a Meterpreter shell) from the attacker's server. The exploit provides arbitrary code execution on the victim's machine. The repository is structured as a single Ruby file compatible with the Metasploit framework, leveraging its HTTP server and payload generation capabilities. Key fingerprintable endpoints include the HTTP URL for payload delivery and the use of the LaunchHelp.HelpLauncher.1 ActiveX control.
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