SWF_EXPLOIT.YYLV
Trojan.Swifi (Symantec), Exploit-SWF.bh (McAfee)
Windows
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Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: Yes
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This Trojan executes when a user accesses certain websites where it is hosted.
It is a component of other malware.
It exploits a vulnerability identified as in a zero-day attack.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Arrival Details
This Trojan executes when a user accesses certain websites where it is hosted.
Installation
This Trojan is a component of other malware.
Other Details
This Trojan exploits a zero-day vulnerability. More information on the said vulnerability can be found in the following pages:
SOLUTION
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
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as SWF_EXPLOIT.YYLV. 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 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. APSB15-27
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