This module exploits a stack buffer overflow in the Windows Media Unicast Service version 4.1.0.3930 (NUMS.exe). By sending a specially crafted FunnelConnect request, an attacker can execute arbitrary code under the "NetShowServices" user account. Windows Media Services 4.1 ships with Windows 2000 Server, but is not installed by default. NOTE: This service does NOT restart automatically. Successful, as well as unsuccessful exploitation attempts will kill the service which prevents additional attempts.
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/mmsp/ms10_025_wmss_connect_funnel
msf exploit(ms10_025_wmss_connect_funnel) > show targets
...targets...
msf exploit(ms10_025_wmss_connect_funnel) > set TARGET < target-id >
msf exploit(ms10_025_wmss_connect_funnel) > show options
...show and set options...
msf exploit(ms10_025_wmss_connect_funnel) > exploit
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