ALIASES:

Trojan:Win32/Soriam.A (Microsoft); Generic-FAEK!53DBA5D3BFD2 (McAfee); W32.Tapin (Symantec); Trojan.Win32.KillFiles.ckt (Kaspersky); Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT (Sunbelt); Gen:Win32.FileInfector.GKW@a8m0Lvmi (FSecure)

 PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003

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

  • Threat Type: Trojan

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

This Trojan 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

File Size: 533,504 bytes
File Type: EXE
Memory Resident: No
Initial Samples Received Date: 21 Jun 2012

Arrival Details

This Trojan 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 Trojan modifies the following files:

  • %Windows%\hh.exe
  • %Windows%\NOTEPAD.EXE
  • %Windows%\regedit.exe
  • %Windows%\TASKMAN.EXE
  • %Windows%\twunk_16.exe
  • %Windows%\twunk_32.exe
  • %Windows%\winhelp.exe
  • %Windows%\winhlp32.exe
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\mmTour\tour.exe
  • %Windows%\msagent\agentsvr.exe
  • %Windows%\mui\muisetup.exe
  • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\HelpCtr.exe
  • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\HelpHost.exe
  • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\HelpSvc.exe
  • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\HscUpd.exe
  • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\msconfig.exe
  • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\notiflag.exe
  • %Windows%\pchealth\UploadLB\Binaries\UploadM.exe
  • %System%\accwiz.exe
  • %Program Files%\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery\Clear Day Bkgrd.jpg
  • %Program Files%\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery\Leaves Bkgrd.jpg
  • %Program Files%\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery\Maize Bkgrd.jpg
  • %Program Files%\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery\Nature Bkgrd.jpg
  • %Program Files%\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery\Sunflower Bkgrd.jpg
  • %Program Files%\Movie Maker\Shared\Sample1.jpg
  • %Program Files%\Movie Maker\Shared\Sample2.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\best_road_big.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\best_robust_big.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\best_secure_big.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\connected_data_big.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\connected_multiple_big.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\connected_networks_big.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\connected_wizard_big.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\desktop_screen_shot.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img004b.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img014.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img033.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img033a.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img034.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img040.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img046.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img060.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img068.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img072.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img074a.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img089.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img100.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img103.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img109.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img110.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img116.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img121.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img123.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img126.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img136.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img149.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\intro_logo.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\logo.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\safe_easy_better_big.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\safe_easy_easier_big.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\safe_easy_faster_big.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\ul_logo.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\unlock_built_big.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\unlock_optimized_big.jpg
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\unlock_playing_big.jpg
  • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\System\DVDUpgrd\stripe.jpg
  • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\bulzano.jpg
  • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\bulzanom.jpg
  • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\heidelb.jpg
  • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\heidelbm.jpg
  • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\paris.jpg
  • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\parism.jpg
  • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\pisa.jpg
  • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\pisam.jpg
  • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\prague.jpg
  • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\praguem.jpg
  • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\tyrol.jpg
  • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\tyrolm.jpg
  • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\venice.jpg
  • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\venicem.jpg
  • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\verona.jpg
  • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\veronam.jpg
  • %System%\oobe\images\newmark1.jpg
  • %System%\oobe\images\newmark8.jpg
  • %System%\oobe\images\wpaback.jpg
  • %System%\oobe\images\wpakey.jpg
  • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Ascent.jpg
  • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Autumn.jpg
  • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Azul.jpg
  • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Crystal.jpg
  • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Follow.jpg
  • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Friend.jpg
  • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Home.jpg
  • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Moon flower.jpg
  • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Peace.jpg
  • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Power.jpg
  • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Purple flower.jpg
  • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Radiance.jpg
  • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Red moon desert.jpg
  • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Ripple.jpg
  • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Stonehenge.jpg
  • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Tulips.jpg
  • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Vortec space.jpg
  • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Wind.jpg
  • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Windows XP.jpg
  • %Program Files%\Windows NT\Pinball\table.bmp
  • %Windows%\Coffee Bean.bmp
  • %Windows%\FeatherTexture.bmp
  • %Windows%\Gone Fishing.bmp
  • %Windows%\Greenstone.bmp
  • %Windows%\Prairie Wind.bmp
  • %Windows%\Rhododendron.bmp
  • %Windows%\River Sumida.bmp
  • %Windows%\Santa Fe Stucco.bmp
  • %Windows%\Soap Bubbles.bmp
  • %Windows%\winnt.bmp
  • %Windows%\winnt256.bmp
  • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\System\blurbs\watermark_300x.bmp
  • %System%\setup.bmp
  • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Bliss.bmp

(Note: %Windows% is the Windows folder, which is usually C:\Windows or C:\WINNT.. %System% is the Windows system folder, which is usually C:\Windows\System on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\System32 on Windows NT and 2000, or C:\Windows\System32 on Windows XP and Server 2003.. %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files.)

Dropping Routine

This Trojan drops the following files:

  • %User Profile%\Application Data\Gallery.exe
  • %System Root%\vcredist_x86.exe
  • %System Root%\gvcredist_x86.ico
  • %Desktop%\vcredist_x86.exe
  • %Desktop%\gvcredist_x86.ico
  • %Desktop%\WinPcap_4_1_2.exe
  • %Desktop%\gWinPcap_4_1_2.ico
  • %Windows%\ghh.ico
  • %Windows%\gNOTEPAD.ico
  • %Windows%\gregedit.ico
  • %Windows%\gTASKMAN.ico
  • %Windows%\gtwunk_16.ico
  • %Windows%\gtwunk_32.ico
  • %Windows%\gwinhelp.ico
  • %Windows%\gwinhlp32.ico
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\mmTour\gtour.ico
  • %Windows%\msagent\gagentsvr.ico
  • %Windows%\mui\gmuisetup.ico
  • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\gHelpCtr.ico
  • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\gHelpHost.ico
  • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\gHelpSvc.ico
  • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\gHscUpd.ico
  • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\gmsconfig.ico
  • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\gnotiflag.ico
  • %Windows%\pchealth\UploadLB\Binaries\gUploadM.ico
  • %System%\gaccwiz.ico
  • %Temp%\00003bcd\cacheMod.exe
  • %Temp%\00003bcd\gcacheMod.ico
  • %User Profile%\Sample Pictures\Blue hills.jpg
  • %User Profile%\Sample Pictures\Sunset.jpg
  • %User Profile%\Sample Pictures\Water lilies.jpg
  • %User Profile%\Sample Pictures\Winter.jpg
  • %Temp%\00003bcd\1031.bmp
  • %Temp%\00003bcd\1033.bmp
  • %Temp%\00003bcd\1034.bmp
  • %Temp%\00003bcd\1036.bmp
  • %Temp%\00003bcd\1040.bmp
  • %Temp%\00003bcd\1041.bmp
  • %Temp%\00003bcd\2052.bmp

(Note: %User Profile% is the current user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Windows\Profiles\{user name} on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\Profiles\{user name} on Windows NT, and C:\Documents and Settings\{user name} 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.. %Desktop% is the current user's desktop, which is usually C:\Windows\Profiles\{user name}\Desktop on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\Profiles\{user name}\Desktop on Windows NT, and C:\Documents and Settings\{User Name}\Desktop on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003.. %Windows% is the Windows folder, which is usually C:\Windows or C:\WINNT.. %System% is the Windows system folder, which is usually C:\Windows\System on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\System32 on Windows NT and 2000, or C:\Windows\System32 on Windows XP and Server 2003.. %Temp% is the Windows Temporary folder, which is usually C:\Windows\Temp or C:\WINNT\Temp.)

This report is generated via an automated analysis system.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine: 9.200

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

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 Profile%\Application Data\Gallery.exe
  • %System Root%\vcredist_x86.exe
  • %System Root%\gvcredist_x86.ico
  • %Desktop%\vcredist_x86.exe
  • %Desktop%\gvcredist_x86.ico
  • %Desktop%\WinPcap_4_1_2.exe
  • %Desktop%\gWinPcap_4_1_2.ico
  • %Windows%\ghh.ico
  • %Windows%\gNOTEPAD.ico
  • %Windows%\gregedit.ico
  • %Windows%\gTASKMAN.ico
  • %Windows%\gtwunk_16.ico
  • %Windows%\gtwunk_32.ico
  • %Windows%\gwinhelp.ico
  • %Windows%\gwinhlp32.ico
  • %Windows%\Help\Tours\mmTour\gtour.ico
  • %Windows%\msagent\gagentsvr.ico
  • %Windows%\mui\gmuisetup.ico
  • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\gHelpCtr.ico
  • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\gHelpHost.ico
  • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\gHelpSvc.ico
  • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\gHscUpd.ico
  • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\gmsconfig.ico
  • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\gnotiflag.ico
  • %Windows%\pchealth\UploadLB\Binaries\gUploadM.ico
  • %System%\gaccwiz.ico
  • %Temp%\00003bcd\cacheMod.exe
  • %Temp%\00003bcd\gcacheMod.ico
  • %User Profile%\Sample Pictures\Blue hills.jpg
  • %User Profile%\Sample Pictures\Sunset.jpg
  • %User Profile%\Sample Pictures\Water lilies.jpg
  • %User Profile%\Sample Pictures\Winter.jpg
  • %Temp%\00003bcd\1031.bmp
  • %Temp%\00003bcd\1033.bmp
  • %Temp%\00003bcd\1034.bmp
  • %Temp%\00003bcd\1036.bmp
  • %Temp%\00003bcd\1040.bmp
  • %Temp%\00003bcd\1041.bmp
  • %Temp%\00003bcd\2052.bmp

Step 3

Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as TROJ_AGENT_011979.TOMB. 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 4

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%\hh.exe
    • %Windows%\NOTEPAD.EXE
    • %Windows%\regedit.exe
    • %Windows%\TASKMAN.EXE
    • %Windows%\twunk_16.exe
    • %Windows%\twunk_32.exe
    • %Windows%\winhelp.exe
    • %Windows%\winhlp32.exe
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\mmTour\tour.exe
    • %Windows%\msagent\agentsvr.exe
    • %Windows%\mui\muisetup.exe
    • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\HelpCtr.exe
    • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\HelpHost.exe
    • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\HelpSvc.exe
    • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\HscUpd.exe
    • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\msconfig.exe
    • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries\notiflag.exe
    • %Windows%\pchealth\UploadLB\Binaries\UploadM.exe
    • %System%\accwiz.exe
    • %Program Files%\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery\Clear Day Bkgrd.jpg
    • %Program Files%\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery\Leaves Bkgrd.jpg
    • %Program Files%\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery\Maize Bkgrd.jpg
    • %Program Files%\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery\Nature Bkgrd.jpg
    • %Program Files%\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery\Sunflower Bkgrd.jpg
    • %Program Files%\Movie Maker\Shared\Sample1.jpg
    • %Program Files%\Movie Maker\Shared\Sample2.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\best_road_big.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\best_robust_big.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\best_secure_big.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\connected_data_big.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\connected_multiple_big.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\connected_networks_big.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\connected_wizard_big.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\desktop_screen_shot.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img004b.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img014.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img033.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img033a.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img034.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img040.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img046.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img060.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img068.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img072.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img074a.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img089.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img100.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img103.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img109.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img110.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img116.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img121.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img123.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img126.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img136.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\img149.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\intro_logo.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\logo.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\safe_easy_better_big.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\safe_easy_easier_big.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\safe_easy_faster_big.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\ul_logo.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\unlock_built_big.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\unlock_optimized_big.jpg
    • %Windows%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\unlock_playing_big.jpg
    • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\System\DVDUpgrd\stripe.jpg
    • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\bulzano.jpg
    • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\bulzanom.jpg
    • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\heidelb.jpg
    • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\heidelbm.jpg
    • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\paris.jpg
    • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\parism.jpg
    • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\pisa.jpg
    • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\pisam.jpg
    • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\prague.jpg
    • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\praguem.jpg
    • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\tyrol.jpg
    • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\tyrolm.jpg
    • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\venice.jpg
    • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\venicem.jpg
    • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\verona.jpg
    • %System%\oobe\html\mouse\images\veronam.jpg
    • %System%\oobe\images\newmark1.jpg
    • %System%\oobe\images\newmark8.jpg
    • %System%\oobe\images\wpaback.jpg
    • %System%\oobe\images\wpakey.jpg
    • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Ascent.jpg
    • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Autumn.jpg
    • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Azul.jpg
    • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Crystal.jpg
    • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Follow.jpg
    • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Friend.jpg
    • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Home.jpg
    • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Moon flower.jpg
    • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Peace.jpg
    • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Power.jpg
    • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Purple flower.jpg
    • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Radiance.jpg
    • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Red moon desert.jpg
    • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Ripple.jpg
    • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Stonehenge.jpg
    • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Tulips.jpg
    • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Vortec space.jpg
    • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Wind.jpg
    • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Windows XP.jpg
    • %Program Files%\Windows NT\Pinball\table.bmp
    • %Windows%\Coffee Bean.bmp
    • %Windows%\FeatherTexture.bmp
    • %Windows%\Gone Fishing.bmp
    • %Windows%\Greenstone.bmp
    • %Windows%\Prairie Wind.bmp
    • %Windows%\Rhododendron.bmp
    • %Windows%\River Sumida.bmp
    • %Windows%\Santa Fe Stucco.bmp
    • %Windows%\Soap Bubbles.bmp
    • %Windows%\winnt.bmp
    • %Windows%\winnt256.bmp
    • %Windows%\pchealth\helpctr\System\blurbs\watermark_300x.bmp
    • %System%\setup.bmp
    • %Windows%\Web\Wallpaper\Bliss.bmp


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