Generic.dx!zi!1958aa4​e01e3

This page shows details and results of our analysis on the malware Generic.dx!zi!1958aa4e01e3

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

5676 (2009-07-14)

Updated DAT

5676 (2009-07-14)

Minimum Engine

5300.2777

File Length

193024

Description Added

2009-07-14

Description Modified

2009-07-14

Malware Proliferation

Characteristics

File PropertyProperty Value
FileNamefoto04~1.exe
McAfee ArtemisArtemis!1958aa4e01e3
McAfee DetectionGeneric.dx!zi
Length193,024 bytes
CRC7719C453
MD51958AA4E01E3A29EF0C74C074D919119
SHA132AAC08DA9EE1274768A5BC75267A9DA03102C6C

Other Common Detection Aliases

Company NameDetection Name
avastWin32:Trojan-gen {Other}
AviraTR/Crypt.CFI.Gen
BitDefenderGen:Trojan.Heur.B080E1F4F4
eSafe (Alladin)suspicious Trojan/Worm [101]
F-ProtW32/Banload.E.gen!Eldorado
normanW32/Obfuscated.B!genr
SophosMal/Generic-A
SymantecSuspicious.MH690
Trend MicroTROJ_DLOAD.QS

Avert® Labs has observed the following system activities:

ActivityRisk Level
Enumerates open windows
Medium
Uses shared memory of other processes
Low

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 were analyzed:

  • %USERPROFILE%\local settings\temp\foto04~1.exe
  • The following files have been added to the system:

  • c:\winnt_\winnt2.txt
  • c:\winnt_\winnt3.txt
  • c:\winnt_\winnt4.txt
  • c:\winnt_\winnt5.txt
  • c:\winnt_\winnt6.txt
  • c:\winnt_\winntr1.exe
  • c:\winnt_\winntr1.txt
  • c:\winnt_\winntr2.txt
  • The following registry elements have been changed:

  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\currentversion\run\
    • winnt2 = c:\winnt_\winnt2.exe
    • winnt3 = c:\winnt_\winnt3.exe
    • winnt4 = c:\winnt_\winnt4.exe
    • winnt5 = c:\winnt_\winnt5.exe
    • winnt6 = c:\winnt_\winnt6.exe
    • winntr1 = c:\winnt_\winntr1.exe
    • winntr2 = c:\winnt_\winntr2.exe
  • The applications created the following network connection(s):

  • http
    • hxxp://****************
  • 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