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CVE-2012-5088 is an unspecified vulnerability in the Libraries component of the Java Runtime Environment in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 7 and earlier. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely through unknown vectors and affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module: 'modules/exploits/multi/browser/java_jre17_method_handle.rb'. The module exploits CVE-2012-5088, a vulnerability in Oracle Java 7u7 and earlier, allowing remote code execution via a malicious Java applet. The exploit is delivered through a web server (HTTP), serving a crafted HTML page and a JAR file containing the exploit and loader classes. The module supports multiple payloads, including Java and native payloads for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X, and can be fully customized using Metasploit's payload options. The attack vector is browser-based, requiring the victim to visit a malicious web page. The repository is weaponized, as it is part of the Metasploit framework and provides easy payload customization and delivery. The only file present is the Ruby module implementing the exploit logic, which handles HTTP requests, serves the exploit files, and manages payload generation and delivery.
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