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CVE-2013-2333 is an unspecified vulnerability in HP Storage Data Protector versions 6.20, 6.21, 7.00, and 7.01. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors. The issue is referenced as ZDI-CAN-1680, but technical details about the vulnerable component or function are not publicly disclosed.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module (hp_dataprotector_crs.rb) that exploits a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2013-2333) in the HP Data Protector Cell Request Service (crs.exe) on Windows. The exploit targets versions 6.20 build 370 and 7.00 build 72, specifically on Windows XP SP3. The module works by first connecting to the Data Protector service (typically on TCP port 5555) to fingerprint the version and discover the random port used by the CRS service. It then sends a series of crafted packets, culminating in a malicious packet with opcode 211 that triggers the buffer overflow and executes a user-supplied Metasploit payload. The exploit is weaponized, allowing for arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the CRS service, and is configurable to deliver various payloads (e.g., reverse shell, Meterpreter). The code is written in Ruby and is structured as a standard Metasploit exploit module, making it easy to use within the Metasploit framework.
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