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TROJ_PUPER.K

October 12, 2012
 ALIASES:

TrojanDownloader:Win32/Zlob (Microsoft); Puper (McAfee); Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Small.zj (Kaspersky); Trojan.Dropper.Small.ZJ (FSecure)

 PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
 DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:
 REPORTED INFECTION:

  • Threat Type: Trojan

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

This Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

It deletes the initially executed copy of itself.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size:

78,454 bytes

File Type:

EXE

Memory Resident:

No

Initial Samples Received Date:

05 Nov 2011

Arrival Details

This Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

Other System Modifications

This Trojan adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\
explorer\run

It adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\
explorer\run
notepad2.exe = "popuper.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/spyware2/search.php?qq=spyware"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/casino/search.php?qq=casino"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/dating2/search.php?qq=date"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/pharmacy/search.php?qq=online%20pharmacy"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/internet_security/search.php?qq=network%20security"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/sport_betting/search.php?qq=sport%20betting"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/spyware4/search.php?qq=popup%20blocker"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/makemoney/search.php?qq=job"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/electronics/search.php?qq=air%20cleaner"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/spyware/search.php?qq=spyware"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/casino/search.php?qq=gambling"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/online_dating/search.php?qq=webcam"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/credit_cards/search.php?qq=credit%20cards"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/pharmacy2/search.php?qq=phentermine"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/loan/search.php?qq=loan"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/music/search.php?qq=mp3"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/spyware5/search.php?qq=spyware"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/casino2/search.php?qq=casino"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/dating/search.php?qq=personal"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/adipex/search.php?qq=adipex"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/black_jack/search.php?qq=black%20jack"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion
LastVisitedSite = "http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/spyware3/search.php?qq=spyware"

It modifies the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
WBEM\WDM
%System%\advapi32.dll[MofResourceName] = "LowDateTime:-878345984,HighDateTime:29653303***Binary mof compiled successfully"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is LowDateTime:-1618731008,HighDateTime:29653597***Binary mof compiled successfully.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
WBEM\WDM
%System%\DRIVERS\ACPI.sys[ACPIMOFResource] = "LowDateTime:-1893836544,HighDateTime:29653288***Binary mof compiled successfully"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is LowDateTime:-1618731008,HighDateTime:29653597***Binary mof compiled successfully.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
WBEM\WDM
%System%\DRIVERS\mssmbios.sys[MofResource] = "LowDateTime:246686720,HighDateTime:29653305***Binary mof compiled successfully"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is LowDateTime:-1618731008,HighDateTime:29653597***Binary mof compiled successfully.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
WBEM\WDM
%System%\DRIVERS\intelppm.sys[PROCESSORWMI] = "LowDateTime:1716098048,HighDateTime:29653287***Binary mof compiled successfully"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is LowDateTime:-1618731008,HighDateTime:29653597***Binary mof compiled successfully.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
WBEM\WDM
%System%\DRIVERS\ipnat.sys[IPNATMofResource] = "LowDateTime:741130752,HighDateTime:29653288***Binary mof compiled successfully"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is LowDateTime:-1618731008,HighDateTime:29653597***Binary mof compiled successfully.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
WBEM\WDM
%System%\Drivers\HTTP.sys[UlMofResource] = "LowDateTime:-2038869248,HighDateTime:29653287***Binary mof compiled successfully"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is LowDateTime:-1618731008,HighDateTime:29653597***Binary mof compiled successfully.)

Dropping Routine

This Trojan drops the following files:

  • %Windows%\sites.ini
  • %Windows%\popuper.exe
  • %System%\intmonp.exe

(Note: %Windows% is the Windows folder, which is usually C:\Windows or C:\WINNT.. %System% is the Windows system folder, which is usually C:\Windows\System on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\System32 on Windows NT and 2000, or C:\Windows\System32 on Windows XP and Server 2003.)

Other Details

This Trojan deletes the initially executed copy of itself

This report is generated via an automated analysis system.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

9.200

Step 1

For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 users, before doing any scans, please make sure you disable System Restore to allow full scanning of your computer.

Step 2

Delete this registry key

[ Learn More ]

Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\explorer
    • run

Step 3

Delete this registry value

[ Learn More ]

Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\explorer\run
    • notepad2.exe="popuper.exe"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/spyware2/search.php?qq=spyware"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/casino/search.php?qq=casino"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/dating2/search.php?qq=date"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/pharmacy/search.php?qq=online%20pharmacy"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/internet_security/search.php?qq=network%20security"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/sport_betting/search.php?qq=sport%20betting"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/spyware4/search.php?qq=popup%20blocker"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/makemoney/search.php?qq=job"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/electronics/search.php?qq=air%20cleaner"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/spyware/search.php?qq=spyware"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/casino/search.php?qq=gambling"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/online_dating/search.php?qq=webcam"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/credit_cards/search.php?qq=credit%20cards"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/pharmacy2/search.php?qq=phentermine"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/loan/search.php?qq=loan"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/music/search.php?qq=mp3"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/spyware5/search.php?qq=spyware"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/casino2/search.php?qq=casino"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/dating/search.php?qq=personal"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/adipex/search.php?qq=adipex"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/black_jack/search.php?qq=black%20jack"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    • LastVisitedSite="http://www.{BLOCKED}earch.com/info/spyware3/search.php?qq=spyware"

Step 4

Restore this modified registry value

[ Learn More ]

Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WBEM\WDM
    • From: %System%\advapi32.dll[MofResourceName]="LowDateTime:-878345984,HighDateTime:29653303***Binary mof compiled successfully"
      To: %System%\advapi32.dll[MofResourceName]=LowDateTime:-1618731008,HighDateTime:29653597***Binary mof compiled successfully
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WBEM\WDM
    • From: %System%\DRIVERS\ACPI.sys[ACPIMOFResource]="LowDateTime:-1893836544,HighDateTime:29653288***Binary mof compiled successfully"
      To: %System%\DRIVERS\ACPI.sys[ACPIMOFResource]=LowDateTime:-1618731008,HighDateTime:29653597***Binary mof compiled successfully
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WBEM\WDM
    • From: %System%\DRIVERS\mssmbios.sys[MofResource]="LowDateTime:246686720,HighDateTime:29653305***Binary mof compiled successfully"
      To: %System%\DRIVERS\mssmbios.sys[MofResource]=LowDateTime:-1618731008,HighDateTime:29653597***Binary mof compiled successfully
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WBEM\WDM
    • From: %System%\DRIVERS\intelppm.sys[PROCESSORWMI]="LowDateTime:1716098048,HighDateTime:29653287***Binary mof compiled successfully"
      To: %System%\DRIVERS\intelppm.sys[PROCESSORWMI]=LowDateTime:-1618731008,HighDateTime:29653597***Binary mof compiled successfully
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WBEM\WDM
    • From: %System%\DRIVERS\ipnat.sys[IPNATMofResource]="LowDateTime:741130752,HighDateTime:29653288***Binary mof compiled successfully"
      To: %System%\DRIVERS\ipnat.sys[IPNATMofResource]=LowDateTime:-1618731008,HighDateTime:29653597***Binary mof compiled successfully
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WBEM\WDM
    • From: %System%\Drivers\HTTP.sys[UlMofResource]="LowDateTime:-2038869248,HighDateTime:29653287***Binary mof compiled successfully"
      To: %System%\Drivers\HTTP.sys[UlMofResource]=LowDateTime:-1618731008,HighDateTime:29653597***Binary mof compiled successfully

Step 5

Search and delete these files

[ Learn More ]
There may be some component files that are hidden. Please make sure you check the Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the "More advanced options" option to include all hidden files and folders in the search result.
  • %Windows%\sites.ini
  • %Windows%\popuper.exe
  • %System%\intmonp.exe

Step 6

Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as TROJ_PUPER.K. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check this Knowledge Base page for more information.


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