TROJ_HELOAG.SMA
Backdoor:Win32/Heloag.A (Microsoft); Trojan.Heloag (Symantec); Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.cvpq (Kaspersky); BehavesLike.Win32.Malware.wlk (mx-v) (Sunbelt); Trojan.Generic.2721206 (FSecure)
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003
![](/vinfo/imgFiles/legend.jpg)
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
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.
Autostart Technique
This Trojan modifies the following registry entries to ensure it automatic execution at every system startup:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Shell = "Explorer.exe %Windows%\conme.exe asds"
(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is Explorer.exe.)
Other System Modifications
This Trojan adds the following registry entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Advanced
ShowSuperHidden = "0"
It modifies the following registry entries:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Advanced\Folder\SuperHidden
UncheckedValue = "0"
(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is 1.)
Dropping Routine
This Trojan drops the following files:
- %Windows%\conme.exe
(Note: %Windows% is the Windows folder, which is usually C:\Windows.)
Other Details
This Trojan connects to the following possibly malicious URL:
- http://1.{BLOCKED}0.cn/reques0.asp?{random characters}
This report is generated via an automated analysis system.
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
Identify and delete files detected as TROJ_HELOAG.SMA using either the Startup Disk or Recovery Console
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\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
- ShowSuperHidden = "0"
Step 4
Restore these modified registry values
Important:Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this only if you know how to or you can seek your system administrator's help. You may also check out this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\SuperHidden
- From: UncheckedValue = "0"
To: UncheckedValue = ""1""
- From: UncheckedValue = "0"
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
- From: Shell = "Explorer.exe %Windows%\conme.exe asds"
To: Shell = ""Explorer.exe""
- From: Shell = "Explorer.exe %Windows%\conme.exe asds"
Step 5
Search and delete this file
- %Windows%\conme.exe
Step 6
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as TROJ_HELOAG.SMA. 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.
Did this description help? Tell us how we did.