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CVE-2013-1488 is a remote arbitrary-code-execution vulnerability in Oracle Java SE JRE 7 Update 17 and earlier and OpenJDK 6 and 7. The flaw involves the interaction of Java reflection, library code, improper toString() calls, and JDBC DriverManager processing. These conditions can permit untrusted content to bypass intended Java security restrictions and execute attacker-controlled code in the affected Java runtime.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module (modules/exploits/multi/browser/java_jre17_driver_manager.rb) that exploits CVE-2013-1488, a vulnerability in Oracle Java 7u17 and earlier. The exploit abuses the java.sql.DriverManager class, where a toString() method is called on user-supplied classes within a doPrivileged block, allowing remote code execution. The module sets up a malicious HTTP server that serves a crafted JNLP file and JAR payload. For Internet Explorer, it leverages an ActiveX control to bypass click-to-play and automatically launch Java Web Start, increasing the likelihood of successful exploitation. The payload is fully customizable using Metasploit's framework, supporting Java, Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X targets. The module references external Java-related endpoints and dynamically generates class and JNLP names to evade detection. The structure is typical for a Metasploit browser exploit, with clear separation of setup, payload delivery, and HTML generation logic.
This repository is a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for CVE-2013-1488, a vulnerability in Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) versions prior to 7u21. The exploit demonstrates a sandbox escape via a crafted Java applet. The structure includes Java source files for two fake JDBC drivers (FakeDriver1 and FakeDriver2) and a main applet (MainApplet.java) that serves as the entry point. The exploit leverages the Java ServiceLoader mechanism and the Rhino JavaScript engine to disable the Java SecurityManager and execute an arbitrary system command (calc.exe), illustrating code execution outside the Java sandbox. The META-INF/services files are used to register the fake drivers and the RhinoScriptEngine. The exploit is intended to be run as a Java applet, making the primary attack vector a browser or environment that supports Java applets. No network endpoints or external IPs are hardcoded; the exploit targets the local system via the Java runtime.
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