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CVE-2017-8461 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Windows RPC when Routing and Remote Access is enabled on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted application to a targeted RPC server, allowing arbitrary code execution in the context of the server process.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module (Ruby file) that exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2017-8461, also known as 'ErraticGopher') in the Microsoft Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) on Windows Server 2003 systems. The exploit leverages unauthenticated access to the RRAS DCERPC endpoint via the SMBv1 'browser' named pipe. Upon successful exploitation, arbitrary code is executed as SYSTEM, typically resulting in a reverse shell or Meterpreter session. The module is configurable and supports multiple Windows Server 2003 versions (SP0, SP1, SP2, R2 SP2). The exploit is operational and part of the Metasploit framework, allowing for customizable payloads. The only fingerprintable endpoint is the 'browser' SMB named pipe, which is used to reach the vulnerable service. The file is well-structured, with references to original Equation Group/Shadow Brokers leaks and multiple technical resources.
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