Hi.
I'm trying to figure out how Metasploit works, but when i try to use an exploit on my own computer, I get this: [*] Starting Reverse Handler.[*] Waiting for connections to http://127.0.0.1:8080 ...
It waits forever!
When i try to use the same exploit, targetet at my other computer, I get this:
Processing exploit request (Internet Explorer Object Type Overflow)...
Using payload: win32_reverse[*] Starting Reverse Handler.
[-] Failed to create local HTTP listener on 8080[*] Exiting Reverse Handler.

What's wrong? Is my firewall blocking something, or am I doing something wrong? I've also tried to set HTTPPORT to port 80, but I get the same error.
And I have another question. Is it possible to run an exploit against another computer, if the target is running a firewall? If yes, why is this possible?

.. Itsmedave ..