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SecureCRT SSH1 Buffer Overflow

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SecureCRT SSH1 Buffer Overflow

Disclosed
07/23/2002
Created
05/30/2018

Description

This module exploits a buffer overflow in SecureCRT <= 4.0 Beta 2. By sending a vulnerable client an overly long SSH1 protocol identifier string, it is possible to execute arbitrary code. This module has only been tested on SecureCRT 3.4.4.

Author(s)

  • MC <mc@metasploit.com>

Platform

Windows

Development

Module Options

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/ssh/securecrt_ssh1
msf exploit(securecrt_ssh1) > show targets
    ...targets...
msf exploit(securecrt_ssh1) > set TARGET < target-id >
msf exploit(securecrt_ssh1) > show options
    ...show and set options...
msf exploit(securecrt_ssh1) > exploit

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