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Bredolab.gen

Type
Trojan
SubType
Generic
Discovery Date
07/25/2009
Length
Minimum DAT
5688 (07/25/2009)
Updated DAT
5806 (11/18/2009)
Minimum Engine
5.3.00
Description Added
07/25/2009
Description Modified
09/01/2009 10:17 AM (PT)
Risk Assessment
Corporate User
Low
Home User
Low

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Characteristics

Upon execution Bredolab attempts to inject into svchost.exe processes and deletes the parent file. The Trojan then connects to the following domains davxxbrxdov.ru, hulxerxpedxxo.com, hoxtvexxss.ru, wapxxdoit.ru to download malwares such as Anti-spyware, Password stealers etc and executes it. The malware that is downloaded and related files may vary from one variant to another. Following are the possible locations and files created:

 %System%\sdra64.exe
 %System%\_scui.cpl
 %System%\braviax.exe
 %System%\wisdstr.exe
 %System%\dllcache\figaro.sys 
 c:\Program Files\PC_Antispyware2010\AVEngn.dll
 c:\Program Files\PC_Antispyware2010\htmlayout.dll
 c:\Program Files\PC_Antispyware2010\PC_Antispyware2010.exe
 c:\Program Files\PC_Antispyware2010\pthreadVC2.dll
 c:\Program Files\PC_Antispyware2010\Uninstall.exe
 c:\Program Files\PC_Antispyware2010\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcm80.dll
 c:\Program Files\PC_Antispyware2010\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcp80.dll
 c:\Program Files\PC_Antispyware2010\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcr80.dll

Where %System%\ = C:\WINDOWS\system32

The following registry entries were made by Bredolab.
 
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon "Userinit"
%System%\userinit.exe, %System%\sdra64.exe  
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "braviax"
%System%\braviax.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "braviax"
%System%\braviax.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "PC Antispyware 2010"
C:\Program Files\PC_Antispyware2010\PC_Antispyware2010.exe /hide
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Security Center "AntiVirusDisableNotify" = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Security Center "FirewallDisableNotify" = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Security Center "UpdatesDisableNotify" = "1"
 

 

Symptoms

* The Trojan is running in the process list.
* Presence of files and registry entries mentioned
* Network activities

Method of Infection

Trojans are not viruses, and as such do not contain any method to replicate by themselves. However they may be downloaded by other viruses and/or Trojans to be installed on the user's system. Alternatively they may be installed by visiting a malicious web page (either by clicking on a link, or by the website hosting a scripted exploit which installs the malwares).

Removal

AVERT recommends to always use latest DATs and engine. This threat will be cleaned if you have this combination.

Additional Windows ME/XP removal considerations

Variants

Variants

    N/A

All Information

Overview -

This is a trojan detection. Unlike viruses, trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that they are beneficial or wanted. The most common installation methods involve system or security exploitation, and unsuspecting users manually executing unknown programs. Distribution channels include email, malicious or hacked web pages, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), peer-to-peer networks, etc.

Aliases

  • Backdoor.Win32.Bredolab.ou(Kaspersky)
  • TROJ_BREDOLAB.J(TrendMicro)
  • Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Bredolab(Ikarus)
  • Trojan-Downloader:W32/Bredolab.ED(F-Secure)
  • TrojanDropper:Win32/Oficla.A(Microsoft)

Characteristics

Characteristics -

Upon execution Bredolab attempts to inject into svchost.exe processes and deletes the parent file. The Trojan then connects to the following domains davxxbrxdov.ru, hulxerxpedxxo.com, hoxtvexxss.ru, wapxxdoit.ru to download malwares such as Anti-spyware, Password stealers etc and executes it. The malware that is downloaded and related files may vary from one variant to another. Following are the possible locations and files created:

 %System%\sdra64.exe
 %System%\_scui.cpl
 %System%\braviax.exe
 %System%\wisdstr.exe
 %System%\dllcache\figaro.sys 
 c:\Program Files\PC_Antispyware2010\AVEngn.dll
 c:\Program Files\PC_Antispyware2010\htmlayout.dll
 c:\Program Files\PC_Antispyware2010\PC_Antispyware2010.exe
 c:\Program Files\PC_Antispyware2010\pthreadVC2.dll
 c:\Program Files\PC_Antispyware2010\Uninstall.exe
 c:\Program Files\PC_Antispyware2010\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcm80.dll
 c:\Program Files\PC_Antispyware2010\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcp80.dll
 c:\Program Files\PC_Antispyware2010\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcr80.dll

Where %System%\ = C:\WINDOWS\system32

The following registry entries were made by Bredolab.
 
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon "Userinit"
%System%\userinit.exe, %System%\sdra64.exe  
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "braviax"
%System%\braviax.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "braviax"
%System%\braviax.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "PC Antispyware 2010"
C:\Program Files\PC_Antispyware2010\PC_Antispyware2010.exe /hide
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Security Center "AntiVirusDisableNotify" = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Security Center "FirewallDisableNotify" = "1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Security Center "UpdatesDisableNotify" = "1"
 

 

Symptoms

Symptoms -

* The Trojan is running in the process list.
* Presence of files and registry entries mentioned
* Network activities

Method of Infection

Method of Infection -

Trojans are not viruses, and as such do not contain any method to replicate by themselves. However they may be downloaded by other viruses and/or Trojans to be installed on the user's system. Alternatively they may be installed by visiting a malicious web page (either by clicking on a link, or by the website hosting a scripted exploit which installs the malwares).

Removal -

Removal -

AVERT recommends to always use latest DATs and engine. This threat will be cleaned if you have this combination.

Additional Windows ME/XP removal considerations

Variants

Variants -

    N/A