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CVE-2018-0824 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft COM for Windows. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of serialized objects, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The flaw affects multiple Windows versions, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, and Windows RT 8.1. Exploitation typically requires an attacker to convince a user to open a specially crafted file or visit a malicious website that leverages the vulnerable COM component.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit post-exploitation module targeting CVE-2018-0824, a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (Vista SP0 through Windows 10 1803, x64 only). The module uploads a malicious binary (UnmarshalPwn.exe) and a COM script file (.sct) to the target's %TEMP% directory, then executes the binary with the script as an argument to trigger the vulnerability. By default, it creates a new local administrator user, but can be configured to run arbitrary commands as SYSTEM. The module includes checks for architecture and OS version, and cleans up uploaded files after execution. The attack vector is local, requiring an existing Meterpreter session on the target. No network endpoints are involved; the main fingerprintable artifacts are the temporary files written to disk during exploitation.
This repository is a Proof-of-Concept (POC) exploit for CVE-2018-0824, a deserialization vulnerability in Microsoft .NET Framework that can lead to remote code execution. The repository is structured as a Visual Studio C++ project named 'UnmarshalPwn'. The main exploit logic is expected to reside in 'UnmarshalPwn/UnmarshalPwn/UnmarshalPwn.cpp', though the actual source code is not included in the provided content. The project files (.sln, .vcxproj, .filters) and build configuration indicate it is intended to be built and run on Windows, targeting both x86 and x64 platforms. The README and references point to a detailed blog post for further information. No network endpoints, IPs, or URLs are hardcoded in the project files themselves. The exploit demonstrates the vulnerability but does not appear to be weaponized or part of a larger framework. Its primary purpose is to serve as a POC for researchers and defenders to understand and test the CVE-2018-0824 vulnerability.
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