Generic.dx!46BE2EBA

This page shows details and results of our analysis on the malware Generic.dx!46BE2EBA

Overview

This is a Trojan detection. Unlike viruses, Trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that they are beneficial or wanted. The most common installation methods involve system or security exploitation, and unsuspecting users manually executing unknown programs. Distribution channels include e-mail, malicious or hacked Web pages, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), peer-to-peer networks, etc.


Minimum DAT

5384 (2008-09-15)

Updated DAT

5384 (2008-09-15)

Minimum Engine

5.3.00

File Length

183859

Description Added

2008-09-15

Description Modified

2008-09-15

Malware Proliferation

Characteristics

File PropertyProperty Value
FileName9.exe
McAfee DetectionGeneric.dx
Length183,859 bytes
CRC46BE2EBA
MD55D9C51A69A906CCE581D78B654F3D411
SHA185B58BCA27699BC823BB16509A81A4C2693A8912

Other Common Detection Aliases

Company NameDetection Name
ahnlabWin-Trojan/MalPacked.Gen
AVG (GriSoft)Win32/Heur
AviraHEUR/Crypted
BitDefenderTrojan.Agent.AJVA
Dr.WebTrojan.Packed.152
eSafe (Alladin)Suspicious file
EsetWin32/HackTool.Xarp trojan (variant)
FortiNetSuspicious
F-ProtW32/Onlinegames.gen (suspicious)
KasperskyTrojan-GameThief.Win32.OnLineGames.teik
normanW32/Packed/NsPack_3.A
pandaSuspicious file
risingTrojan.Win32.Agent.vmq
SophosMal/Packer
SymantecPacked.Generic.181
Trend MicroTSPY_ONLINEG.PQE
vba32Embedded.Trojan.Sniff (suspected)
V-BusterPacked/NSPack (sequence)

Avert® Labs has observed the following system activities:

ActivityRisk Level
Uses shared memory of other processes
Low
Writes executable in the windows folder
Low
Performs a shell execute of downloaded or existing files
Informational

Other detections that have been observed.

FileNameMcAfee Supported
%WINDIR%\system32\waclt.exe
BackDoor-AWQ

System Changes

These are general defaults for typical path variables. (Although they may differ, these examples are common.):
%WinDir% = \WINDOWS (Windows 9x/ME/XP/Vista), \WINNT (Windows NT/2000)
%SystemDir% = \WINDOWS\SYSTEM (Windows 98/ME), \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 (Windows XP/Vista), \WINNT\SYSTEM32 (Windows NT/2000)
%ProgramFiles% = \Program Files

The following files have been added to the system:

  • %WINDIR%\system32\drivers\npf.sys
  • %WINDIR%\system32\packet.dll
  • %WINDIR%\system32\waclt.exe
  • %WINDIR%\system32\wanpacket.dll
  • %WINDIR%\system32\wpcap.dll
  • Symptoms

    This symptoms of this detection are the files, registry, and network communication referenced in the characteristics section.

    Method of Infection

    Trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that the executable is something beneficial. Distribution channels include IRC, peer-to-peer networks, newsgroup postings, e-mail, etc.

    Removal

    All Users:

    Please use the following instructions for all supported versions of Windows to remove threats and other potential risks:

    1.Disable System Restore .

    2.Update to current engine and DAT files for detection and removal.

    3.Run a complete system scan.

    Modifications made to the system Registry and/or INI files for the purposes of hooking system startup, will be successfully removed if cleaning with the recommended engine and DAT combination (or higher).

    1. Please go to the Microsoft Recovery Console and restore a clean MBR.

    On windows XP:

    Insert the Windows XP CD into the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer.
    When the "Welcome to Setup" screen appears, press R to start the Recovery Console.
    Select the Windows installation that is compromised and provide the administrator password
    Issue 'fixmbr' command to restore the Master Boot Record
    Follow onscreen instructions
    Reset and remove the CD from CD-ROM drive.


    On Windows Vista and 7:

    Insert the Windows CD into the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer.
    Click on "Repair Your Computer"
    When the System Recovery Options dialog comes up, choose the Command Prompt.
    Issue 'bootrec /fixmbr' command to restore the Master Boot Record
    Follow onscreen instructions
    Reset and remove the CD from CD-ROM drive.

    Variants