JAVA_EXPLOIT.XJW
Kaspersky: Exploit.Java.CVE-2010-0840.v
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003
Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: Yes
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This Trojan takes advantage of the following software vulnerabilities to download possibly malicious files:
- CVE-2010-0840
More information on this vulnerability can be found below:
This Trojan may be hosted on a website and run when a user accesses the said website.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
16,874 bytes
JAR
No
02 Jun 2011
Downloads files
Arrival Details
This Trojan may be hosted on a website and run when a user accesses the said website.
Download Routine
This Trojan takes advantage of the following software vulnerabilities to download possibly malicious files:
- CVE-2010-0840
Other Details
More information on this vulnerability can be found below:
- http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2010-0840
NOTES:
It obtains a parameter from the site where it is hosted and downloads a possibly malicious file. It then executes the downloaded file. As a result, the malicious routines of the file are also exhibited on the affected system.
SOLUTION
8.900
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
Close all opened browser windows
Step 3
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as JAVA_EXPLOIT.XJW. 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 4
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. http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/critical-patch-updates/javacpumar2010.html
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