Modified by: Jimelle Monteser
ALIASES:

Vittalia Installer (fs) (Sunbelt), a variant of Win32/Vittalia.O application (NOD32)

 PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)

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

  • Threat Type: Adware

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

This adware 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: 3,512,872 bytes
File Type: EXE
Memory Resident: No
Initial Samples Received Date: 18 Apr 2014

Arrival Details

This adware arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

Other System Modifications

This adware adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Vittalia

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Vittalia\
AxtanInstaller

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Vittalia\
AxtanInstaller\versions

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Vittalia\
AxtanInstaller\versions\663048

It adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Vittalia\
AxtanInstaller
enduser_id = "{enduser_id}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Vittalia\
AxtanInstaller\versions\663048
Version = "{version}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Vittalia\
AxtanInstaller\versions\663048
Name = "PowerDVD 11.0.1719.67"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Vittalia\
AxtanInstaller\versions\663048
DatetimeInstall = "{DatetimeInstall}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Vittalia\
AxtanInstaller\versions\663048
DatetimeUpdated = "{DatetimeUpdated}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Vittalia\
AxtanInstaller\versions\663048
PartnerKeyword = "TRAILSJA"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Vittalia\
AxtanInstaller\versions\663048
LogoUrl = "http://media.{BLOCKED}t.com/icoinstall/programs/powerdvd.png"

Dropping Routine

This adware drops the following files:

  • %User Temp%\1398804028itinstallerp.exe
  • %User Temp%\3dboxes_pcspeedup.bmp
  • %User Temp%\ajax_loader.gif
  • %User Temp%\bubbledock_image1.bmp
  • %User Temp%\config.xml
  • %User Temp%\costmin_moreinfo.bmp
  • %User Temp%\falcon_image1.bmp
  • %User Temp%\freesofttoday_image1_en.bmp
  • %User Temp%\freesofttoday_image1_es.bmp
  • %User Temp%\freesofttoday_image1_fr.bmp
  • %User Temp%\freesofttoday_image1_it.bmp
  • %User Temp%\freesofttoday_image1_jp.bmp
  • %User Temp%\freesofttoday_image1_pl.bmp
  • %User Temp%\freesofttoday_image1_pt.bmp
  • %User Temp%\freesofttoday_image1_tr.bmp
  • %User Temp%\hao123_image1.bmp
  • %User Temp%\installerp.exe
  • %User Temp%\instloffer.exe
  • %User Temp%\irobinhood_image1.bmp
  • %User Temp%\license.rtf
  • %User Temp%\logo-highliteapp.bmp
  • %User Temp%\logo-kingbrowse.bmp
  • %User Temp%\logo_pcspeedup.bmp
  • %User Temp%\mockup_softwareupdater.bmp
  • %User Temp%\moreinfo_driverscanner.bmp
  • %User Temp%\mypcbackup_image1.bmp
  • %User Temp%\mypcbackup_title.bmp
  • %User Temp%\nsi17.tmp\ButtonEvent.dll
  • %User Temp%\nsi17.tmp\modern-header.bmp
  • %User Temp%\nsi17.tmp\modern-wizard.bmp
  • %User Temp%\nsi17.tmp\nsArray.dll
  • %User Temp%\nsi17.tmp\nsMath.dll
  • %User Temp%\nsi17.tmp\nsURL.dll
  • %User Temp%\nsi17.tmp\System.dll
  • %User Temp%\nsi17.tmp\tkDecript.dll
  • %User Temp%\nsi17.tmp\version.dll
  • %User Temp%\optimizerpro_image1.bmp
  • %User Temp%\optimizerpro_name.bmp
  • %User Temp%\optimizerpro_title.bmp
  • %User Temp%\passwidget_image3.bmp
  • %User Temp%\pcfaster_logo.bmp
  • %User Temp%\pricemeter_image.bmp
  • %User Temp%\pricepeep_logo.bmp
  • %User Temp%\richtext1.rtf
  • %User Temp%\sharpsavings_image1.bmp
  • %User Temp%\snapdo_terms.rtf
  • %User Temp%\square_aartemis.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_baseflash.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_boxore_tp.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_bubbledock.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_driverscanner.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_falcon.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_freesofttoday.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_irobinhood.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_optimizerpro.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_passwidget.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_pcfaster.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_pcspeedup.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_pricepeep.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_saveclicker.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_sharpsavings.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_softwareupdater.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_tubedimmer.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_utilsbar.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_vbates.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_vuupc.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_weatherapp.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_webstroller_softpublisher.bmp
  • %User Temp%\systemspeedup_image.bmp
  • %User Temp%\tb_utilsbar.bmp
  • %User Temp%\tubedimmer_logo.bmp
  • %User Temp%\tubedimmer_sample.bmp

(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.)

Other Details

This adware connects to the following possibly malicious URL:

  • http://xmlinstcp.{BLOCKED}t.eu/cmd/precompiled.html?q=1&mayor=5&minor=1&spack=3
  • http://xmlinstcp.{BLOCKED}t.eu/cmd/geo.php?mk={random}
  • http://xmlinstcp.{BLOCKED}t.eu/cmd/api.php?mk={random}&action=timegeo_1&time=2032&a2=PH¶meter=PH
  • http://xmlinstcp.{BLOCKED}t.eu/cmd/api.php?mk={random}&action=newenduser
  • http://xmlinstcp.{BLOCKED}t.eu/cmd/api.php?mk={random}&action=get_offers_order_unique
  • http://xmlinstcp.{BLOCKED}t.eu/cmd/api.php?mk={random}&action=get_availability&partoffer_id={id}&a2=PH
  • http://xmlinstcp.{BLOCKED}t.eu/cmd/report.php?vid=663048&ma=5&mi=1&mk={random}&iv={random}&PartnerId=TRAILSJA&OfferId={id}&action=startedInstall&program=PowerDVD%2011.0.1719.67%20¶meter=&origen=SEO&of=7104%2C2504%2C9558%2C503%2C5576%2C7421&ua=msie&pmd5=

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine: 9.700
SSAPI PATTERN File: 1.502.40
SSAPI PATTERN Date: 23 Apr 2014

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

Delete this registry key

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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
    • Vittalia

Step 3

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.
  • %User Temp%\1398804028itinstallerp.exe
  • %User Temp%\3dboxes_pcspeedup.bmp
  • %User Temp%\ajax_loader.gif
  • %User Temp%\bubbledock_image1.bmp
  • %User Temp%\config.xml
  • %User Temp%\costmin_moreinfo.bmp
  • %User Temp%\falcon_image1.bmp
  • %User Temp%\freesofttoday_image1_en.bmp
  • %User Temp%\freesofttoday_image1_es.bmp
  • %User Temp%\freesofttoday_image1_fr.bmp
  • %User Temp%\freesofttoday_image1_it.bmp
  • %User Temp%\freesofttoday_image1_jp.bmp
  • %User Temp%\freesofttoday_image1_pl.bmp
  • %User Temp%\freesofttoday_image1_pt.bmp
  • %User Temp%\freesofttoday_image1_tr.bmp
  • %User Temp%\hao123_image1.bmp
  • %User Temp%\installerp.exe
  • %User Temp%\instloffer.exe
  • %User Temp%\irobinhood_image1.bmp
  • %User Temp%\license.rtf
  • %User Temp%\logo-highliteapp.bmp
  • %User Temp%\logo-kingbrowse.bmp
  • %User Temp%\logo_pcspeedup.bmp
  • %User Temp%\mockup_softwareupdater.bmp
  • %User Temp%\moreinfo_driverscanner.bmp
  • %User Temp%\mypcbackup_image1.bmp
  • %User Temp%\mypcbackup_title.bmp
  • %User Temp%\nsi17.tmp\ButtonEvent.dll
  • %User Temp%\nsi17.tmp\modern-header.bmp
  • %User Temp%\nsi17.tmp\modern-wizard.bmp
  • %User Temp%\nsi17.tmp\nsArray.dll
  • %User Temp%\nsi17.tmp\nsMath.dll
  • %User Temp%\nsi17.tmp\nsURL.dll
  • %User Temp%\nsi17.tmp\System.dll
  • %User Temp%\nsi17.tmp\tkDecript.dll
  • %User Temp%\nsi17.tmp\version.dll
  • %User Temp%\optimizerpro_image1.bmp
  • %User Temp%\optimizerpro_name.bmp
  • %User Temp%\optimizerpro_title.bmp
  • %User Temp%\passwidget_image3.bmp
  • %User Temp%\pcfaster_logo.bmp
  • %User Temp%\pricemeter_image.bmp
  • %User Temp%\pricepeep_logo.bmp
  • %User Temp%\richtext1.rtf
  • %User Temp%\sharpsavings_image1.bmp
  • %User Temp%\snapdo_terms.rtf
  • %User Temp%\square_aartemis.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_baseflash.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_boxore_tp.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_bubbledock.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_driverscanner.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_falcon.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_freesofttoday.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_irobinhood.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_optimizerpro.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_passwidget.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_pcfaster.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_pcspeedup.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_pricepeep.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_saveclicker.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_sharpsavings.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_softwareupdater.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_tubedimmer.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_utilsbar.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_vbates.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_vuupc.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_weatherapp.bmp
  • %User Temp%\square_webstroller_softpublisher.bmp
  • %User Temp%\systemspeedup_image.bmp
  • %User Temp%\tb_utilsbar.bmp
  • %User Temp%\tubedimmer_logo.bmp
  • %User Temp%\tubedimmer_sample.bmp

Step 4

Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as ADW_VITALLIA. 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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