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CVE-2013-1017 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Apple QuickTime prior to version 7.7.4, specifically in the handling of 'dref' atoms within movie files. Remote attackers can exploit this flaw by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted movie file, leading to memory corruption. The vulnerable code fails to properly validate the size of data when processing 'dref' atoms, resulting in a buffer overflow condition.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module targeting a buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2013-1017) in Apple QuickTime 7.x on Windows XP SP3 when accessed via Internet Explorer 8. The exploit works by serving a specially crafted .mov file through an HTTP server implemented by the module. When a vulnerable user visits the malicious page, JavaScript is used to perform a heap spray, and the browser is instructed to load the crafted .mov file, triggering the overflow and executing attacker-controlled code. The module supports multiple QuickTime versions by using specific ROP gadgets for each. The payload is customizable via Metasploit and typically results in a reverse shell or meterpreter session. The only fingerprintable endpoint is the HTTP path serving the .mov file. The code is mature and operational, leveraging Metasploit's framework for payload delivery and exploit orchestration.
This repository contains a single Metasploit module (apple_quicktime_rdrf.rb) that exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2013-1017) in Apple QuickTime versions 7.7.0 through 7.7.3 on Windows XP SP3. The exploit works by generating a specially crafted .mov file with malformed atom lengths, specifically targeting the 'rdrf' or 'dref' atoms in the Alis record. When a victim opens this file with a vulnerable version of QuickTime, a buffer overflow occurs, allowing arbitrary code execution under the context of the current user. The module uses an egghunter to locate the payload in memory, which is embedded in the file. The payload is customizable and can be any Metasploit-supported shellcode. The attack vector is local and user-assisted, requiring the victim to open the malicious file. The only fingerprintable endpoint is the crafted .mov file itself. The repository is structured as a single Ruby file compatible with the Metasploit framework, and all exploit logic is contained within this file.
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