TROJ_AGENT_016772.TOMB


 ALIASES:

Trojan:Win32/VB.AHC (Microsoft); Trojan.Gen (Symantec); Trojan-Banker.Win32.Banbra.alal, Trojan-Banker.Win32.Banbra.alal (Kaspersky); Virtool.Win32.Vbinject.Gen.2 (v) (Sunbelt); Gen:Trojan.Heur.VP.hu0@amxVXtki (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:

120,832 bytes

File Type:

EXE

Memory Resident:

Yes

Initial Samples Received Date:

26 Jun 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.

Autostart Technique

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

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Input Manager = "%Application Data%\conima.exe"

Other System Modifications

This Trojan adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
WarnonBadCertRecving = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
CertificateRevocation = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
WarnonZoneCrossing = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
WarnOnPostRedirect = "0"

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

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows
win = "%Application Data%\conima.exe"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows
init = "%Application Data%\conima.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Use FormSuggest = "yes"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Use FormSuggest = "yes"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
DisableScriptDebuggerIE = "yes"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Error Dlg Displayed On Every Error = "no"

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
.grp = "MSProgramGroup"

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
MSProgramGroup = "Microsoft Program Group"

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
MSProgramGroup\Shell\Open\Command = "%System%\grpconv.exe %1"

It modifies the following registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Advanced
Hidden = "2"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is 2.)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Advanced
SuperHidden = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AeDebug
Auto = "0"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is 0.)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\
Zones\3
1601 = "0"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is 1.)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Disable Script Debugger = "yes"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is no.)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\GrpConv
Log = "Init Application."

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is Uninit Application..)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\GrpConv
Log = "bdg: ..."

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is Uninit Application..)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\GrpConv
Log = "bdg: Done."

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is Uninit Application..)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\GrpConv
Log = "dros: ..."

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is Uninit Application..)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\GrpConv
Log = "dros: Renames."

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is Uninit Application..)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\GrpConv
Log = "dros: Copies."

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is Uninit Application..)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\GrpConv
Log = "dros: Deletes."

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is Uninit Application..)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\GrpConv
Log = "dros: Done."

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is Uninit Application..)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\GrpConv
Log = "Uninit Application."

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is Uninit Application..)

It deletes the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Advanced\Folder\Hidden\
SHOWALL

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Advanced\Folder\Hidden\
NOHIDDEN

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Advanced\Folder\Hidden

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Advanced\Folder\SuperHidden\
Policy

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Advanced\Folder\SuperHidden

Dropping Routine

This Trojan drops the following files:

  • %Application Data%\Input.bat
  • %Application Data%\hujksrtjr.inf

(Note: %Application Data% is the current user's Application Data folder, which is usually C:\Windows\Profiles\{user name}\Application Data on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\Profiles\{user name}\Application Data on Windows NT, and C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Application Data on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003.)

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

Restart in Safe Mode

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Step 3

Delete this registry value

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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\Run
    • Input Manager = "%Application Data%\conima.exe"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
    • WarnonBadCertRecving = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
    • CertificateRevocation = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
    • WarnonZoneCrossing = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
    • WarnOnPostRedirect = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
    • ShowSuperHidden = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows
    • win = "%Application Data%\conima.exe"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows
    • init = "%Application Data%\conima.exe"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
    • Use FormSuggest = "yes"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
    • Use FormSuggest = "yes"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
    • DisableScriptDebuggerIE = "yes"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
    • Error Dlg Displayed On Every Error = "no"
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • .grp = "MSProgramGroup"
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • MSProgramGroup = "Microsoft Program Group"
  • In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    • MSProgramGroup\Shell\Open\Command = "%System%\grpconv.exe %1"

Step 4

Restore this modified registry value

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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\Explorer\Advanced
    • From: Hidden = "2"
      To: Hidden = ""2""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
    • SuperHidden = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AeDebug
    • From: Auto = "0"
      To: Auto = ""0""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3
    • From: 1601 = "0"
      To: 1601 = ""1""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
    • From: Disable Script Debugger = "yes"
      To: Disable Script Debugger = ""no""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GrpConv
    • From: Log = "Init Application."
      To: Log = ""Uninit Application.""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GrpConv
    • From: Log = "bdg: ..."
      To: Log = ""Uninit Application.""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GrpConv
    • From: Log = "bdg: Done."
      To: Log = ""Uninit Application.""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GrpConv
    • From: Log = "dros: ..."
      To: Log = ""Uninit Application.""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GrpConv
    • From: Log = "dros: Renames."
      To: Log = ""Uninit Application.""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GrpConv
    • From: Log = "dros: Copies."
      To: Log = ""Uninit Application.""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GrpConv
    • From: Log = "dros: Deletes."
      To: Log = ""Uninit Application.""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GrpConv
    • From: Log = "dros: Done."
      To: Log = ""Uninit Application.""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GrpConv
    • From: Log = "Uninit Application."
      To: Log = ""Uninit Application.""

Step 5

Search and delete these files

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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.
  • %Application Data%\Input.bat
  • %Application Data%\hujksrtjr.inf

Step 6

Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as TROJ_AGENT_016772.TOMB. 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 7

Restore these deleted registry keys/values from backup

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

  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden
    • SHOWALL
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden
    • NOHIDDEN
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder
    • Hidden
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\SuperHidden
    • Policy
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder
    • SuperHidden


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