SWF_EXKIT.EC
Windows
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Threat Type: Others
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: Yes
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This malware requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine. It takes advantage of certain vulnerabilities.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
82,994 bytes
SWF
Yes
01 Mar 2016
Executes arbitrary code
Arrival Details
This malware arrives via the following means:
- It may be hosted on the following remote site(s):
- http://{BLOCKED}urk.{BLOCKED}kingseminar.com/water.swf?low=LvjBTAPzft&bar=5xSvyVg4d&month=kUKqj8eup&relationship=&either=ra1tn1bHAD&express=&beautiful=cCr&allow=r3b2V9e
Other Details
This malware requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine.
It takes advantage of the following vulnerabilities:
- Adobe Flash Player Vulnerability (CVE-2015-5119)
NOTES:
The SWF file uses the function loadBytes ActionScript3, which is used to load files and/or arbitrary codes.
SOLUTION
9.800
12.376.02
02 Mar 2016
12.377.00
03 Mar 2016
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
Note that not all files, folders, and registry keys and entries are installed on your computer during this malware's/spyware's/grayware's execution. This may be due to incomplete installation or other operating system conditions. If you do not find the same files/folders/registry information, please proceed to the next step.
Step 3
Close all opened browser windows
Step 4
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as SWF_EXKIT.EC. 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.
Step 5
Download and apply this security patch Refrain from using these products until the appropriate patches have been installed. Trend Micro advises users to download critical patches upon release by vendors.
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