JAVA_JACKSBOT.A
Java/Jacksbot.A trojan (Eset), Java.Jacksbot, Java.Jacksbot (Ikarus)
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Mac , Linux
Threat Type: Backdoor
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: No
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
Downloaded from the Internet
This backdoor arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.
It runs certain commands that it receives remotely from a malicious user. Doing this puts the affected computer and information found on the computer at greater risk. It connects to a website to send and receive information.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
53,038 bytes
JAR
Yes
17 Oct 2012
Connects to URLs/IPs, Compromises system security
Arrival Details
This backdoor arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.
Backdoor Routine
This backdoor executes the following command(s) from a remote malicious user:
- Capture Screenshot
- Visit Remote URLs
- Manage files and directories
- Download arbitrary files
- Execute files
- Upload files
- Update and uninstall itself
- Manage Processes
- Upload file
- Perform shell command
- Perform Denial of Service attacks
- Displays Messagebox
- Shutdown, lock, sleep, logout & restart computer
- Get Hardware/ System Informations
- Record Audio
- List Installed Applications
- Steals User Informations (Minecraft)
- Log keystrokes and mouse strokes
- Get Network Information
It connects to the following websites to send and receive information:
- jacksbotlist.{BLOCKED}p.info:1336
NOTES:
This backdoor checks the operating system (OS) used. Depending on the OS version, this backdoor does the following to enable its automatic execution at every system startup:
For Windows:
It adds the following registry entry:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Microsoft® Windows® Operating System = "{Java Root Directory}\bin\javaw.exe -jar "{Malware Path and File name}""
For Mac:
It adds the following command in /etc/rc.local file:
- java -jar "{Malware Path and File name}"
For Linux:
It adds the following command in /etc/rc.common file:
- java -jar "{Malware Path and File name}"
Based on the analysis of the code, this malware still can add more capabilities by adding commands in "plugins.dat".
SOLUTION
9.300
9.468.04
18 Oct 2012
9.469.00
19 Oct 2012
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
Step 3
Delete this registry value
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\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- Microsoft® Windows® Operating System = "{Java Root Directory}\bin\javaw.exe -jar "{Malware Path and Filename}""
- Microsoft® Windows® Operating System = "{Java Root Directory}\bin\javaw.exe -jar "{Malware Path and Filename}""
Step 4
Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as JAVA_JACKSBOT.A. 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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