Library of expert validated exploits for safe and effective pen tests
Exploit development can be an advanced penetration testing skill that takes time to master. Additionally, when on a job, pen testers often don’t have the resources to create a new exploit. Many resort to searching for and using pre-written exploits that have not been tested and must go through the timely effort of quality assurance testing in order to ensure they are secure and effective.
Core Impact users can save time by finding all the up-to-date exploits they need in one place. We provide a robust library of exploits designed to enable pen testers to safely and efficiently conduct successful penetration tests. Whether written by our own internal team or by a third party like ExCraft, you can trust they have been thoroughly tested and validated by our experts.
The universe of vulnerabilities is huge and not all of them represent the same risk for the customers. Vulnerabilities do not all have the same level of criticality. Some may be easily exploitable by a low-level user, while others may not be exploitable at all. To increase the efficiency of the attacks and the quality of the exploits provided, the Core Impact team has developed selection criteria to prioritize its analysis and implementation. We determine which exploits warrant creation based on the following questions:
What are the most critical attacks from the attacker’s perspective?
What new vulnerabilities are more likely to be exploited in real attacks?
What exploits are the most valuable for Core Impact?
Once an exploit is approved, its priority order considers the following variables:
Vulnerability Properties: CVE, disclosure date, access mechanism and privileges needed.
Target Environment Setup: OS, application prevalence, version and special configurations needed.
Value Provided to Core Impact: Customer request, usage in multiple attacks, allows the installation of an agent, etc.
Technical Cost vs. Benefit: An analysis weighing the resources needed to build an exploit with the internal and external knowledge gained in its creation.
Each one of these variables has a different weight and provides a ranking of the potential exploits to be developed. Following those criteria, the top of the list would contain, for example, a vulnerability on Windows (most popular OS) that can be exploited remotely, without authentication and that provides super user privileges.
Correspondingly, a vulnerability on an application that is rarely installed, needs special configurations, and requires User Interaction, would be at the bottom.
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Apache Tomcat buffer overflow exploit
This module exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Apache Tomcat JK Web Server Connector and installs an agent. An attacker can use an overly long URL to trigger a buffer overflow in the URL work map routine (map_uri_to_worker()) in the mod_jk.so library, resulting in the compromise of the target system.
Apple QuickTime Java toQTPointer() code execution exploit
This module exploits a memory corruption vulnerability in the Java QuickTime for Java (QtJava.dll) browser plug-in. The module runs a malicious web server on the CORE IMPACT Console and waits for an unsuspecting user(s) to connect to it with a Java-enabled browser using the vulnerable plug-in. When a user connects to the site they trigger the exploit and the module attempts to install an agent on their computer.
Microsoft Windows GDI Kernel Local Privilege Escalation Exploit
This module exploits a vulnerability in the way that Microsoft Windows manages GDI kernel structures in shared memory. An attacker could remap a global shared memory section that is defined to be read-only to read-write allowing them to execute arbitrary code and gain additional privileges on the target system.
This module exploits a vulnerability in the Yahoo Messenger Webcam 8.1 ActiveX Control (ywcvwr.dll). When the Receive() method processes a long string argument, a stack based buffer overflow occurs allowing execution of arbitrary code. This exploit is triggered when an unsuspecting user is lured into visiting a malicious web-site hosted by CORE IMPACT.
This module exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Alert Service (aolnsrvr.exe) component of LANDesk Management Suite 8.7 and installs an agent if successful. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted packet to port UDP/65535.
This module exploits a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the PostScript processor included in GNOME Evince. The vulnerability is caused by the get_next_text() function not properly validating overly long fields in a PostScript file. The exploit is triggered when an unsuspecting user opens a specially crafted file distributed via an email.
This module exploits a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the Sourcefire Snort DCE/RPC preprocessor. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the Snort process.
This module exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in Symantec Client Security 3.x and Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition 10.x that allows a remote un-authenticated attacker to compromise the target system and obtain system privileges.
CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup mediasvr.exe Exploit
This module exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in the CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup mediasvr.exe. The vulnerability is caused by an input validation error in the mediasvr.exe component when it processes specially crafted RPC requests.
IBM Lotus Domino IMAP Server Buffer Overflow Exploit
This module exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in a Lotus Domino IMAP Server and installs an agent if successful. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely and it does not require user authentication.
MySQL 4.0.23 and earlier, and 4.1.x up to 4.1.10, allows remote authenticated users with INSERT and DELETE privileges to execute arbitrary code by using CREATE FUNCTION to access libc calls. This module exploits this vulnerability, and this update improve the exploit reliability.
This module exploits a vulnerability in the SiteManager ActiveX Control (sitemanager.dll). A validation error in the ExportSiteList() method allows an attacker to run arbitrary code on the target system. The module runs a web server waiting for vulnerable clients (Internet Explorer) to connect to it. When a client connects, it will try to install a Level0v2 agent by exploiting this vulnerability.
This module exploits a heap overflow vulnerability in Mozilla Thunderbird; the exploit is triggered when the user opens an attachment with a specially crafted Content-Type headers using the Thunderbird email client.
This update adds support for Windows 2000 SP0 and fixes a reliability issue. The module exploits a vulnerability in the .HTR ISAPI filter in early versions of IIS.
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Windows handles cursor, animated cursor, and icon formats. An attacker could try to exploit the vulnerability by constructing a malicious cursor or icon file that could potentially allow remote code execution if a user visited a malicious Web site or viewed a specially crafted e-mail message (MS07-017)
This module exploits a vulnerability in the 'detection and registration of new hardware' function of the Windows Shell; the vulnerability is exposed by a parameter that is not properly validated. The exploit allows a local user to escalate their privileges on a compromised Windows XP or Windows 2003 system.
This module exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in the OpenBSD kernel; the exploit uses fragmented ICMPv6 packets to take complete control of a target system.
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Word allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DOC file that triggers memory corruption.
Adobe Reader and Acrobat PDF subroutine pointer exploit update
This module exploits a vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.0.8 and earlier, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute code via a crafted PDF file that triggers memory corruption and overwrites a subroutine pointer during rendering. This update adds Windows Vista support.
Adobe Reader and Acrobat PDF subroutine pointer exploit
This module exploits a vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.0.8 and earlier, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute code via a crafted PDF file that triggers memory corruption and overwrites a subroutine pointer during rendering.