How to do it...

Let's take a quick look at some of the common exploit mixins. Then, we will look at their implementation in an existing exploit module:

  • Exploit::Remote::TCP: This mixin provides TCP functionality to the exploit module. It can be used to set up a TCP connection. The connect() and disconnect() functions are responsible for setting up and terminating connections, respectively. This mixin requires different parameters, such as RHOST, RPORT, and SSL.
  • Exploit::Remote::UDP: This mixin is used for UDP functionality in the exploit module. UDP is generally treated as a faster mode of connectivity over TCP, so it is also a handy option when dealing with modules. This mixin also includes Rex::Socket::UDP, which removes the overhead of ...

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