BKDR_BOTGOR.SML


 ALIASES:

Backdoor:Win32/Botgor.B (Microsoft); BackDoor-DSE (McAfee); Trojan.Gen (Symantec); Worm.Win32.Burn.b (Kaspersky); BehavesLike.Win32.Malware.ssc (mx-v) (Sunbelt); Win32.Backdoor.Agent.A (FSecure)

 PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
 DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:
 REPORTED INFECTION:

  • Threat Type: Backdoor

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

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.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size:

373,768 bytes

File Type:

EXE

Memory Resident:

Yes

Initial Samples Received Date:

23 Aug 2012

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.

Installation

This backdoor drops the following copies of itself into the affected system:

  • %System%\bot1.exe
  • %User Temp%\bot2.tmp

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

Autostart Technique

This backdoor modifies the following registry entries to ensure it automatic execution at every system startup:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Userinit = "%System%\userinit.exe,%System%\bot1.exe,"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is %Windows%\system32\userinit.exe,.)

Other System Modifications

This backdoor modifies the following file(s):

  • %System%\calc.exe
  • %System%\notepad.exe
  • %System%\mspaint.exe
  • %System%\sndrec32.exe
  • %System%\taskmgr.exe
  • %System%\spider.exe
  • %System%\sol.exe
  • %System%\dxdiag.exe
  • %System%\cleanmgr.exe
  • %Program Files%\common files\microsoft shared\msinfo\msinfo32.exe
  • %Program Files%\common files\microsoft shared\speech\sapisvr.exe
  • %Program Files%\internet explorer\connection wizard\icwconn1.exe
  • %Program Files%\internet explorer\connection wizard\icwconn2.exe
  • %Program Files%\internet explorer\connection wizard\icwrmind.exe
  • %Program Files%\internet explorer\connection wizard\icwtutor.exe
  • %Program Files%\internet explorer\connection wizard\inetwiz.exe
  • %Program Files%\internet explorer\connection wizard\isignup.exe
  • %Program Files%\internet explorer\iedw.exe
  • %Program Files%\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
  • %Program Files%\movie maker\moviemk.exe
  • %Program Files%\msn\msncorefiles\install\msn9components\digcore.exe
  • %Program Files%\msn\msncorefiles\install\msnsusii.exe
  • %Program Files%\msn gaming zone\windows\bckgzm.exe
  • %Program Files%\msn gaming zone\windows\chkrzm.exe
  • %Program Files%\msn gaming zone\windows\hrtzzm.exe
  • %Program Files%\msn gaming zone\windows\rvsezm.exe
  • %Program Files%\msn gaming zone\windows\shvlzm.exe
  • %Program Files%\msn gaming zone\windows\zclientm.exe
  • %Program Files%\netmeeting\conf.exe
  • %Program Files%\outlook express\msimn.exe
  • %Program Files%\outlook express\oemig50.exe
  • %Program Files%\outlook express\setup50.exe
  • %Program Files%\outlook express\wab.exe
  • %Program Files%\outlook express\wabmig.exe
  • %Program Files%\windows media player\migrate.exe
  • %Program Files%\windows media player\setup_wm.exe
  • %Program Files%\windows media player\wmplayer.exe
  • %Program Files%\windows nt\accessories\wordpad.exe
  • %Program Files%\windows nt\pinball\pinball.exe
  • %Program Files%\windows nt\dialer.exe
  • %Program Files%\windows nt\hypertrm.exe

(Note: %System% is the Windows system folder, which is usually C:\Windows\System32.. %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000, Server 2003, and XP (32-bit), Vista (32-bit), and 7 (32-bit), or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP (64-bit), Vista (64-bit), and 7 (64-bit).)

It deletes the following files:

  • %User Temp%\bot2.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot3.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot4.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot7.tmp
  • %User Temp%\botA.tmp
  • %User Temp%\botD.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot10.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot13.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot16.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot19.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot1C.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot1F.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot22.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot25.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot28.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot2B.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot2E.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot31.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot34.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot37.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot3A.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot3D.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot40.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot43.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot46.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot49.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot4C.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot4F.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot52.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot55.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot58.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot5B.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot5E.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot61.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot64.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot67.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot6A.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot6D.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot70.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot73.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot76.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot79.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot7C.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot7F.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot82.tmp

(Note: %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.)

It adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BN1

It adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BN1
G = "144FC555-CC77-46A2-A5836DF03B99BC3C"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BN1
AN = "Microsoft Internet Explorer"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BN1
UA = "Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; MRA 4.8 (build 01709))"

Dropping Routine

This backdoor drops the following files:

  • %Program Files%\winpcap\rpcapd.exe
  • %Program Files%\winpcap\uninstall.exe
  • %User Temp%\bot3.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot4.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot7.tmp
  • %User Temp%\botA.tmp
  • %User Temp%\botD.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot10.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot13.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot16.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot19.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot1C.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot1F.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot22.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot25.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot28.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot2B.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot2E.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot31.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot34.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot37.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot3A.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot3D.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot40.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot43.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot46.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot49.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot4C.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot4F.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot52.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot55.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot58.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot5B.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot5E.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot61.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot64.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot67.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot6A.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot6D.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot70.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot73.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot76.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot79.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot7C.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot7F.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot82.tmp

(Note: %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000, Server 2003, and XP (32-bit), Vista (32-bit), and 7 (32-bit), or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP (64-bit), Vista (64-bit), and 7 (64-bit).. %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.)

Other Details

This backdoor connects to the following possibly malicious URL:

  • http://www.{BLOCKED}b.org/botnet1/bots_controller.php?{random characters}
  • http://www.{BLOCKED}oft.com

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

Identify and delete files detected as BKDR_BOTGOR.SML using either the Startup Disk or Recovery Console

[ 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\SOFTWARE
    • BN1

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_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BN1
    • G = "144FC555-CC77-46A2-A5836DF03B99BC3C"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BN1
    • AN = "Microsoft Internet Explorer"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BN1
    • UA = "Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; MRA 4.8 (build 01709))"

Step 5

Restore these modified registry values

[ Learn More ]

Important:Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this only if you know how to or you can seek your system administrator's help. You may also check out this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
    • From: Userinit = "%System%\userinit.exe,%System%\bot1.exe,"
      To: Userinit = ""%Windows%\system32\userinit.exe,""

Step 6

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.
  • %Program Files%\winpcap\rpcapd.exe
  • %Program Files%\winpcap\uninstall.exe
  • %User Temp%\bot3.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot4.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot7.tmp
  • %User Temp%\botA.tmp
  • %User Temp%\botD.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot10.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot13.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot16.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot19.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot1C.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot1F.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot22.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot25.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot28.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot2B.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot2E.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot31.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot34.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot37.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot3A.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot3D.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot40.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot43.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot46.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot49.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot4C.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot4F.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot52.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot55.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot58.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot5B.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot5E.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot61.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot64.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot67.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot6A.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot6D.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot70.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot73.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot76.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot79.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot7C.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot7F.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot82.tmp

Step 7

Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as BKDR_BOTGOR.SML. 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%\calc.exe
    • %System%\notepad.exe
    • %System%\mspaint.exe
    • %System%\sndrec32.exe
    • %System%\taskmgr.exe
    • %System%\spider.exe
    • %System%\sol.exe
    • %System%\dxdiag.exe
    • %System%\cleanmgr.exe
    • %Program Files%\common files\microsoft shared\msinfo\msinfo32.exe
    • %Program Files%\common files\microsoft shared\speech\sapisvr.exe
    • %Program Files%\internet explorer\connection wizard\icwconn1.exe
    • %Program Files%\internet explorer\connection wizard\icwconn2.exe
    • %Program Files%\internet explorer\connection wizard\icwrmind.exe
    • %Program Files%\internet explorer\connection wizard\icwtutor.exe
    • %Program Files%\internet explorer\connection wizard\inetwiz.exe
    • %Program Files%\internet explorer\connection wizard\isignup.exe
    • %Program Files%\internet explorer\iedw.exe
    • %Program Files%\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
    • %Program Files%\movie maker\moviemk.exe
    • %Program Files%\msn\msncorefiles\install\msn9components\digcore.exe
    • %Program Files%\msn\msncorefiles\install\msnsusii.exe
    • %Program Files%\msn gaming zone\windows\bckgzm.exe
    • %Program Files%\msn gaming zone\windows\chkrzm.exe
    • %Program Files%\msn gaming zone\windows\hrtzzm.exe
    • %Program Files%\msn gaming zone\windows\rvsezm.exe
    • %Program Files%\msn gaming zone\windows\shvlzm.exe
    • %Program Files%\msn gaming zone\windows\zclientm.exe
    • %Program Files%\netmeeting\conf.exe
    • %Program Files%\outlook express\msimn.exe
    • %Program Files%\outlook express\oemig50.exe
    • %Program Files%\outlook express\setup50.exe
    • %Program Files%\outlook express\wab.exe
    • %Program Files%\outlook express\wabmig.exe
    • %Program Files%\windows media player\migrate.exe
    • %Program Files%\windows media player\setup_wm.exe
    • %Program Files%\windows media player\wmplayer.exe
    • %Program Files%\windows nt\accessories\wordpad.exe
    • %Program Files%\windows nt\pinball\pinball.exe
    • %Program Files%\windows nt\dialer.exe
    • %Program Files%\windows nt\hypertrm.exe

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 Temp%\bot2.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot3.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot4.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot7.tmp
  • %User Temp%\botA.tmp
  • %User Temp%\botD.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot10.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot13.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot16.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot19.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot1C.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot1F.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot22.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot25.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot28.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot2B.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot2E.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot31.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot34.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot37.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot3A.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot3D.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot40.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot43.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot46.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot49.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot4C.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot4F.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot52.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot55.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot58.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot5B.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot5E.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot61.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot64.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot67.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot6A.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot6D.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot70.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot73.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot76.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot79.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot7C.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot7F.tmp
  • %User Temp%\bot82.tmp


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