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TROJ_DROPPR.SM2

June 21, 2013
 ALIASES:

TrojanDownloader:Win32/Small (Microsoft); Downloader-CSH (McAfee); Trojan.Gen (Symantec); Trojan.Win32.Diple.ekqa, Trojan.Win32.Diple.ekqa (Kaspersky); Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Small (Sunbelt); Gen:Variant.Kazy.52878 (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.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size:

696,320 bytes

File Type:

EXE

Memory Resident:

Yes

Initial Samples Received Date:

23 Apr 2012

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.

Installation

This Trojan creates the following folders:

  • %User Profile%\Application Data\xqkpo12svarwvcdg11iydtmqyp1cvkik

(Note: %User Profile% is the current user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name} on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name} on Windows Vista and 7.)

Autostart Technique

This Trojan adds the following registry entries to enable its automatic execution at every system startup:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /Z"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /B"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /X"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /w"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /p"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /N"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /C"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /S"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /m"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /e"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /K"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /H"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /c"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /o"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /F"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /f"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /y"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /s"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /A"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /z"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /j"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /l"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /x"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /d"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /h"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /R"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /T"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /Q"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /g"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /t"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /P"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /G"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /D"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /M"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /V"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /q"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /a"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /u"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /J"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /n"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Windows Init = "%User Profile%\xqkpo12svarwvcdg11iydtmqyp1cvkik2\svcnost.exe"

It registers as a system service to ensure its automatic execution at every system startup by adding the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
services\.ipsec

Other System Modifications

This Trojan modifies the following file(s):

  • %System%\drivers\etc\hosts

(Note: %System% is the Windows system folder, which is usually C:\Windows\System32.)

It deletes the following files:

  • %User Profile%\2kaq.exe
  • %System%\drivers\etc\hosts

(Note: %User Profile% is the current user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name} on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name} on Windows Vista and 7.. %System% is the Windows system folder, which is usually C:\Windows\System32.)

It adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\
Interface\{5171463b-76a3-9033-2274-75c8f0a0edb6}

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\2387fd88

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\LowRegistry

It adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Advanced
ShowSuperHidden = "0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\
Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\
AU
NoAutoUpdate = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Interface\{5171463b-76a3-9033-2274-75c8f0a0edb6}
u = "bc"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\
Services\.ipsec
Type = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\
Services\.ipsec
Start = "3"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\
Services\.ipsec
ImagePath = "\?"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\2387fd88
u = "bc"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\
Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\
FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\AuthorizedApplications\
List
%User Profile%\xqkpo12svarwvcdg11iydtmqyp1cvkik2\svcnost.exe = "{random characters}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\LowRegistry
SavedLegacySettingsML = "{random values}"

Dropping Routine

This Trojan drops the following files:

  • %User Profile%\html.html
  • U
  • L
  • ACPI#PNP0303#2&da1a3ff&0\L\suianxvn
  • ACPI#PNP0303#2&da1a3ff&0\@
  • @
  • X
  • %User Temp%\ieE29F.tmp
  • %Desktop%.ini
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\ntuser.dat

(Note: %User Profile% is the current user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name} on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name} on Windows Vista and 7.. %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista and 7.. %Desktop% is the current user's desktop, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{User Name}\Desktop on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\Desktop on Windows Vista and 7.)

Other Details

This Trojan connects to the following possibly malicious URL:

  • http://com9.{BLOCKED}s.to/stream

This report is generated via an automated analysis system.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

9.200

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

Restart in Safe Mode

[ Learn More ]

Step 3

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\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services
    • .ipsec
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\Interface
    • {5171463b-76a3-9033-2274-75c8f0a0edb6}
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software
    • 2387fd88
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer
    • LowRegistry

Step 4

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_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /Z"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /B"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /X"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /w"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /p"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /N"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /C"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /S"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /m"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /e"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /K"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /H"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /c"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /o"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /F"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /f"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /y"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /s"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /A"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /z"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /j"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /l"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /x"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /d"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /h"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /R"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /T"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /Q"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /g"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /t"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /P"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /G"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /D"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /M"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /V"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /q"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /a"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /u"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /J"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • qeanaor = "%User Profile%\qeanaor.exe /n"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • Windows Init = "%User Profile%\xqkpo12svarwvcdg11iydtmqyp1cvkik2\svcnost.exe"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
    • ShowSuperHidden = "0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
    • NoAutoUpdate = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{5171463b-76a3-9033-2274-75c8f0a0edb6}
    • u = "bc"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\.ipsec
    • Type = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\.ipsec
    • Start = "3"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\.ipsec
    • ImagePath = "\?"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\2387fd88
    • u = "bc"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\AuthorizedApplications\List
    • %User Profile%\xqkpo12svarwvcdg11iydtmqyp1cvkik2\svcnost.exe = "{random characters}"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\LowRegistry
    • SavedLegacySettingsML = "{random values}"

Step 5

Search and delete these components

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There may be some components 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.
  • %User Profile%\html.html
  • U
  • L
  • ACPI#PNP0303#2&da1a3ff&0\L\suianxvn
  • ACPI#PNP0303#2&da1a3ff&0\@
  • @
  • X
  • %User Temp%\ieE29F.tmp
  • %Desktop%.ini
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\ntuser.dat

Step 6

Search and delete this folder

[ Learn More ]
Please make sure you check the Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the More advanced options option to include all hidden folders in the search result.
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\xqkpo12svarwvcdg11iydtmqyp1cvkik

Step 7

Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as TROJ_DROPPR.SM2. 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 8

Restore deleted/modified files and/or registry entries from backup

*Note: Only Microsoft-related files/keys/values will be restored. If this malware/grayware also deleted registry keys/values related to programs that are not from Microsoft, please reinstall those programs on your computer.

    • %System%\drivers\etc\hosts

Step 9

Restore this file from backup only Microsoft-related files will be restored. If this malware/grayware also deleted files related to programs that are not from Microsoft, please reinstall those programs on you computer again.

  • %User Profile%\2kaq.exe
  • %System%\drivers\etc\hosts


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