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Generic PUP.x!5ea09c9fd9c9

Type
Program
SubType
-
Discovery Date
05/14/2009
Minimum DAT
5615 (05/14/2009)
Updated DAT
5615 (05/14/2009)
Minimum Engine
5300.2777
Description Added
05/14/2009
Description Modified
05/14/2009 2:50 PM (PT)

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Characteristics

This software is not a virus or a Trojan. It is detected as a "potentially unwanted program" (PUP). PUPs are any piece of software that a reasonably security- or privacy-minded computer user may want to be informed of and, in some cases, remove. PUPs are often made by a legitimate corporate entity for some beneficial purpose, but they alter the security state of the computer on which they are installed, or the privacy posture of the user of the system, such that most users will want to be aware of them.

File PropertyProperty Value
FileNamewinupd32.exe
McAfee ArtemisArtemis!5ea09c9fd9c9
McAfee DetectionGeneric PUP.x
Length29,361 bytes
CRCC84233C9
MD55EA09C9FD9C9F8279AA555955A6FC721
SHA16D7F9388A4C8BAEF214C8EF2298C593EAAB8813A

Other Common Detection Aliases

Company NameDetection Name
avastWin32:Rootkit-gen [Rtk]
AVG (GriSoft)Dropper.Small.AGA (Trojan horse)
AviraTR/Buzus.alff
BitDefenderTrojan.Generic.1228248
Dr.WebTrojan.Packed.162
EMSI SoftwareTrojan.Win32.Buzus!IK
EsetWin32/AutoRun.Agent.DN worm
FortiNetW32/Buzus.ADYY!tr
F-ProtW32/Trojan3.UD
KasperskyTrojan.Win32.Buzus.adyy
microsoftWorm:Win32/Hamweq.A
normanw32/buzus.gpu
pandaTrj/Buzus.AH
risingTrojan.Win32.Nodef.dmy
SophosMal/Behav-227
SymantecTrojan Horse
Trend MicroWORM_BUZUS.TP
vba32Trojan.Win32.Buzus.adxz
V-BusterTrojan.Buzus.IHT (trojan)
Vet (Computer Associates)
Win32/Hamweq.BT

Avert® Labs has observed the following system activities:

ActivityRisk Level
Modifies memory of other processes
Critical
Enumerates running processes
Medium

System Changes

These are general defaults for typical path variables. (Although they may differ, these examples are common.):
%WinDir% = \WINDOWS (Windows 9x/ME/XP/Vista), \WINNT (Windows NT/2000)
%SystemDir% = \WINDOWS\SYSTEM (Windows 98/ME), \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 (Windows XP/Vista), \WINNT\SYSTEM32 (Windows NT/2000)
%ProgramFiles% = \Program Files

The following files were analyzed:

  • %USERPROFILE%\local settings\temp\winupd32.exe

    • The following files have been added to the system:

  • c:\recycler\s-1-5-21-1482476501-1644491937-682003330-1013
  • c:\recycler\s-1-5-21-1482476501-1644491937-682003330-1013\desktop.ini
  • c:\recycler\s-1-5-21-1482476501-1644491937-682003330-1013\winupd32.exe

    • The following registry elements have been created:

  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\active setup\installed components\{28abc5c0-4fcb-11cf-aax5-81cx1c635612}\
    • stubpath = c:\recycler\s-1-5-21-1482476501-1644491937-682003330-1013
      \winupd32.exe

    • Removal

    All Users:

    Please use the following instructions for all supported versions of Windows to remove threats and other potential risks:

    1.Disable System Restore (Windows ME/XP only).

    2.Update to current engine and DAT files for detection and removal.

    3.Run a complete system scan.

    Modifications made to the system Registry and/or INI files for the purposes of hooking system startup, will be successfully removed if cleaning with the recommended engine and DAT combination (or higher).

    General repair may be unsuccessful in some instances. If this occurs, please submit a sample for further evaluation.

    Aliases

    Aliases

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