TROJ_PIDIEF.ZAD
PLATFORM:
Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003
OVERALL RISK RATING:
DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:
REPORTED INFECTION:
Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Initial Samples Received Date:
01 Jan 0001
Download Routine
It takes advantage of the following software vulnerabilities to allow a remote user or malware/grayware/spyware to download files:
- Vulnerability in the Adobe Acrobat and Reader Doc.media.newPlayer method
Other Details
More information on this vulnerability can be found below:
- CVE-2009-4324
SOLUTION
Minimum Scan Engine:
8.900
VSAPI PATTERN File:
7.408.10
VSAPI PATTERN Date:
10 Jul 0408
VSAPI PATTERN Date:
7.408.10
Step 1
For Windows ME and XP users, before doing any scans, please make sure you disable System Restore to allow full scanning of your computer.
Step 2
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as TROJ_PIDIEF.ZAD 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 3
Download and apply these security patches Refrain from using these products until the appropriate patches have been installed. Trend Micro advises users to download critical patches upon release by vendors.
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