RemoXec
Additional type information.
Date that AVERT discovered this threat.
File size, in bytes, of the threat.
McAfee DAT files contain detection and repair information for threats. The Minimum DAT field specifies the lowest/oldest DAT version that is capable of detecting the first incarnation of a threat, and the release date. The highest/newest DAT version should always be used for the most complete protection and are available on the Anti-Virus Updates page.
Each description displays the minimum, fully tested, DAT version that includes regular detection for a particular threat. These fully tested DATs are released on a daily basis. If necessary, they are also released when a Medium, Medium On Watch, or High risk threat is discovered. An EXTRA.DAT will also be posted for these more prevalent threats, if necessary.
For each description listed, detection is always available. In the event that the DAT version specified is not yet available, an EXTRA.DAT file may be downloaded via the McAfee AVERT Extra.dat Request Page. Alternatively, minimally tested HOURLY BETA DAT files are available for downloading.
McAfee DAT files are constantly being updated to enhance detection capabilities. The Updated DAT field specifies the released DAT version that contains the most up to date detection.
The scan engine uses the DAT files to detect threats. The Minimum Engine field specifies the lowest/oldest engine version that is capable of detecting this threat. The highest/newest engine version should always be used for the most complete protection and are available on the Anti-Virus Updates page.
Date/time this description was published using Pacific Time.
Date/time this description was last modified using Pacific Time.
Tab Navigation
Characteristics
RemoXec is a tool that allow a user with proper permissions to execute applications on a remote Microsoft Windows system.
The user must know the login and password in order to gain the right to execute the remote application. It uses the Microsoft Windows Instrumantation as protocol layer and DCOM to invoke the remote application.
This tool could be maliciously used to exploit week or null administrator's passwords.
Removal
Potentially Unwanted Applications can be detected with VirusScan 7 and/or the command line scanner with the /PROGRAM switches.
- Click the START button
- Click RUN
- Type COMMAND and hit ENTER
- Type:
c:\progra~1\common~1\networ~1\viruss~1\4.0.xx\scan.exe c: /program /sub
and hit ENTER.
Users running VirusScan 7 or later can also enable application or joke detection via the configuration option "Find potentially unwanted programs" (Advanced section - see example below), within the VirusScan GUI as shown below:
Corporate Users:
This applies for the On-Access scanner too.
Retail Users:
Contact the program author (origin) for removal instructions.
