JAVA_AGENT.GAAIQ
Exploit:Java/CVE-2012-0507(Microsoft)
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003
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Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: Yes
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
Downloaded from the Internet
This malware is a component of a Blackhole exploit kit that may be used to drop or download files.
It needs other components to function properly.
After successfully exploiting the said vulnerability, this malware connects to a certain URL to possibly download other malicious files.
This Trojan may be hosted on a website and run when a user accesses the said website.
It requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine. It takes advantage of certain vulnerabilities.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varies
Java Class
Yes
29 Sep 2014
Downloads files
Arrival Details
This Trojan may be hosted on a website and run when a user accesses the said website.
Other Details
This Trojan requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine.
It takes advantage of the following vulnerabilities:
- CVE-2012-0507
NOTES:
This is a .class component of a malicious Java archive file (.JAR), which is capable of downloading and executing other possibly malicious files from a certain URL.
It requires the following file(s):
- avs.class
SOLUTION
9.700
11.180.02
29 Sep 2014
11.181.00
30 Sep 2014
Step 1
Before doing any scans, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users must disable System Restore to allow full scanning of their computers.
Step 2
Close all opened browser windows
Step 3
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as JAVA_AGENT.GAAIQ. 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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