Description
The StateToOptions function in msfweb in Metasploit Framework 2.4 and earlier, when running with the -D option (defanged mode), allows attackers to modify temporary environment variables before the "_Defanged" environment option is checked when processing the Exploit command.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 5.0/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:NAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://metasploit.com/archive/framework/msg00469.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16318Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/18495
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14455
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21705
- http://metasploit.com/archive/framework/msg00469.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16318Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/18495
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14455
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21705
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 7, 2005
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified