This module exploits a stack buffer overflow in eDirectory 8.7.3 iMonitor service. This vulnerability was discovered by Peter Winter-Smith of NGSSoftware. NOTE: repeated exploitation attempts may cause eDirectory to crash. It does not restart automatically in a default installation.
Windows
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