Content

W32/Supova.worm

Type
Virus
SubType
Internet Worm
Discovery Date
07/11/2002
Length
40,960 bytes
Minimum DAT
4213 (07/17/2002)
Updated DAT
4267 (05/28/2003)
Minimum Engine
5.1.00
Description Added
07/11/2002
Description Modified
01/22/2004 12:54 PM (PT)
Risk Assessment
Corporate User
Low
Home User
Low

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Characteristics

This worm is designed to propagate through the KaZaa peer-to-peer file-sharing network and MSN Messenger. It attempts to lure KaZaa users into downloading and running itself by posing as software titles that users may find enticing.

When run, the worm displays a bogus error message:

It then copies itself to the C:\Windows\Media folder with the following file names:
  • Age of empires 2 crack.exe
  • Battle.net key generator (WORKS!!).exe
  • Britney spears nude.exe
  • CloneCD + crack.exe
  • CloneCD all-versions key generator.exe
  • DivX codec v6.0.exe
  • DivX newest version.exe
  • DivX patch - Increases quality.exe
  • DivX pro key generator.exe
  • DivX.exe
  • Gamecube Emulator (WORKS!!).exe
  • Grand theft auto 3 CD1 crack.exe
  • GTA3 crack.exe
  • Hack into any computer!!.exe
  • Half-life ONLINE key generator.exe
  • Half-life WON key generator.exe
  • KaZaA media desktop v2.0 UNOFFICIAL.exe
  • KaZaA spyware remover.exe
  • Key generator for all windows XP versions.exe
  • Key generator for over 1,000 applications (really!).exe
  • Macromedia Dreamweaver MX Key Generator.exe
  • Macromedia Flash MX Key Generator.exe
  • Macromedia MX key generator (all products).exe
  • Microsoft key generator, works for ALL microsoft products!!.exe
  • Microsoft Office XP (english) key generator.exe
  • Microsoft Office XP.iso.exe
  • Microsoft Windows XP crack pack.exe
  • Norton antivirus 2002.exe
  • Quake 4 BETA.exe
  • Star wars episode 2 downloader.exe
  • Warcraft 3 battle.net serial generator.exe
  • Warcraft 3 ONLINE key generator.exe
  • Windows XP key generator.exe
  • Windows XP serial generator.exe
  • Winrar + crack.exe
  • Winzip 8.0 + serial.exe
  • XBOX emulator (WORKS!!).exe
  • Xbox.info.exe
A copy is also saved to the WINDOWS directory with one of the following names:
  • Alles-ist-vorbei.exe
  • Desktop-shooting.exe
  • Hello-Kitty.exe
  • BigMac.exe
  • Cheese-Burger.exe
  • Blaargh.exe
A registry run key is created to load the worm at startup:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
    Run\Supernova=C:\WINDOWS\BLAARGH.exe
The worm executable uses an image of the Hello Kitty character for an icon:

A text file is saved to the WINDOWS directory with a random 11-character name that reads:

W32.Supernova
---------------------------------------------------
'Patch the leaks or the ship will sink'
---------------------------------------------------
    The worm also attempts to use MSN Messenger to send itself to users on the contact list. However, this functionality did not work properly during testing. The worm is designed to send one of the following messages to MSN Messenger users:
    • Hehe, check this out :-)
    • Funny, check it out
    • LOL!! See this :D
    • LOL!! Check this out :)
    • Hehe, this is fun :-)

    Symptoms

    Presence of the following files in the WINDOWS directory:

    • Desktop-shooting.exe
    • Hello-Kitty.exe
    • BigMac.exe
    • Cheese-Burger.exe
    • Blaargh.exe

    Method of Infection

    This worm attempts to use the KaZaa file-sharing network and MSN Messenger instant messaging network to spread. The worm cannot propagate on it's own without either of these programs installed on the local system. It does not contain any other payload other than to propagate.

    Removal

    All Users:
    Use current engine and DAT files for detection and removal.

    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).

    Additional Windows ME/XP removal considerations

    Variants

    Variants

      N/A

    All Information

    Overview -

    This is a virus detection. Viruses are programs that self-replicate recursively, meaning that infected systems spread the virus to other systems, which then propagate the virus further. While many viruses contain a destructive payload, it's quite common for viruses to do nothing more than spread from one system to another.

    Aliases

    • I-Worm.Supova (VirusBuster)
    • W32.Supova.Worm (Symantec)
    • W32/Supova.worm!p2p
    • Win32.HLLW.Supernova (DrWeb)
    • Win32.Kitty (Esafe)
    • Worm.P2P.Surnova (AVP)
    • WORM_SURNOVA (Trend)

    Characteristics

    Characteristics -

    This worm is designed to propagate through the KaZaa peer-to-peer file-sharing network and MSN Messenger. It attempts to lure KaZaa users into downloading and running itself by posing as software titles that users may find enticing.

    When run, the worm displays a bogus error message:

    It then copies itself to the C:\Windows\Media folder with the following file names:
    • Age of empires 2 crack.exe
    • Battle.net key generator (WORKS!!).exe
    • Britney spears nude.exe
    • CloneCD + crack.exe
    • CloneCD all-versions key generator.exe
    • DivX codec v6.0.exe
    • DivX newest version.exe
    • DivX patch - Increases quality.exe
    • DivX pro key generator.exe
    • DivX.exe
    • Gamecube Emulator (WORKS!!).exe
    • Grand theft auto 3 CD1 crack.exe
    • GTA3 crack.exe
    • Hack into any computer!!.exe
    • Half-life ONLINE key generator.exe
    • Half-life WON key generator.exe
    • KaZaA media desktop v2.0 UNOFFICIAL.exe
    • KaZaA spyware remover.exe
    • Key generator for all windows XP versions.exe
    • Key generator for over 1,000 applications (really!).exe
    • Macromedia Dreamweaver MX Key Generator.exe
    • Macromedia Flash MX Key Generator.exe
    • Macromedia MX key generator (all products).exe
    • Microsoft key generator, works for ALL microsoft products!!.exe
    • Microsoft Office XP (english) key generator.exe
    • Microsoft Office XP.iso.exe
    • Microsoft Windows XP crack pack.exe
    • Norton antivirus 2002.exe
    • Quake 4 BETA.exe
    • Star wars episode 2 downloader.exe
    • Warcraft 3 battle.net serial generator.exe
    • Warcraft 3 ONLINE key generator.exe
    • Windows XP key generator.exe
    • Windows XP serial generator.exe
    • Winrar + crack.exe
    • Winzip 8.0 + serial.exe
    • XBOX emulator (WORKS!!).exe
    • Xbox.info.exe
    A copy is also saved to the WINDOWS directory with one of the following names:
    • Alles-ist-vorbei.exe
    • Desktop-shooting.exe
    • Hello-Kitty.exe
    • BigMac.exe
    • Cheese-Burger.exe
    • Blaargh.exe
    A registry run key is created to load the worm at startup:
    • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
      Run\Supernova=C:\WINDOWS\BLAARGH.exe
    The worm executable uses an image of the Hello Kitty character for an icon:

    A text file is saved to the WINDOWS directory with a random 11-character name that reads:

    W32.Supernova
    ---------------------------------------------------
    'Patch the leaks or the ship will sink'
    ---------------------------------------------------
      The worm also attempts to use MSN Messenger to send itself to users on the contact list. However, this functionality did not work properly during testing. The worm is designed to send one of the following messages to MSN Messenger users:
      • Hehe, check this out :-)
      • Funny, check it out
      • LOL!! See this :D
      • LOL!! Check this out :)
      • Hehe, this is fun :-)

      Symptoms

      Symptoms -

      Presence of the following files in the WINDOWS directory:

      • Desktop-shooting.exe
      • Hello-Kitty.exe
      • BigMac.exe
      • Cheese-Burger.exe
      • Blaargh.exe

      Method of Infection

      Method of Infection -

      This worm attempts to use the KaZaa file-sharing network and MSN Messenger instant messaging network to spread. The worm cannot propagate on it's own without either of these programs installed on the local system. It does not contain any other payload other than to propagate.

      Removal -

      Removal -

      All Users:
      Use current engine and DAT files for detection and removal.

      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).

      Additional Windows ME/XP removal considerations

      Variants

      Variants -

        N/A