BKDR_GOOMHTTP.HE
BackDoor-DRV.gen.c (McAfee); ARC:Embedded (Kaspersky); Backdoor.Win32.FlyAgent.h (v) (Sunbelt)
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003
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.
It modifies files, disabling programs and applications from properly running.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
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 creates the following folders:
- %User Temp%\E_4
(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.)
Other System Modifications
This backdoor modifies the following files:
- %Windows%\inf\intl.PNF
(Note: %Windows% is the Windows folder, which is usually C:\Windows or C:\WINNT.)
It adds the following registry keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Multimedia\DrawDib
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\International\CpMRU
It adds the following registry entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Multimedia\DrawDib
vga.drv 1024x768x32(BGR 0) = "31,31,31,31"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\International\CpMRU
Enable = "1"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\International\CpMRU
Size = "a"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\International\CpMRU
InitHits = "64"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\International\CpMRU
Factor = "14"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\International
W2KLpk = "1"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\International
W2KLpk = "0"
Dropping Routine
This backdoor drops the following files:
- %User Temp%\E_4\krnln.fnr
- %User Temp%\E_4\HtmlView.fne
- %System Root%\SkinH_EL.dll
- %User Temp%\qq2009.skn
(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.. %System Root% is the root folder, which is usually C:\. It is also where the operating system is located.)
This report is generated via an automated analysis system.
SOLUTION
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
Delete this registry key
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\Software\Microsoft\Multimedia
- DrawDib
- In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\International
- CpMRU
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\Software\Microsoft\Multimedia\DrawDib
- vga.drv 1024x768x32(BGR 0) = "31,31,31,31"
- In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\International\CpMRU
- Enable = "1"
- In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\International\CpMRU
- Size = "a"
- In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\International\CpMRU
- InitHits = "64"
- In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\International\CpMRU
- Factor = "14"
- In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\International
- W2KLpk = "1"
- In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\International
- W2KLpk = "0"
Step 4
Search and delete these files
- %User Temp%\E_4\krnln.fnr
- %User Temp%\E_4\HtmlView.fne
- %System Root%\SkinH_EL.dll
- %User Temp%\qq2009.skn
Step 5
Search and delete this folder
- %User Temp%\E_4
Step 6
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as BKDR_GOOMHTTP.HE. 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 7
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.
- %Windows%\inf\intl.PNF
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