Trojan.Mdropper.H
| mdropper-h-trojan (26554) |  High Risk |
Description:
Trojan.Mdropper.H is a Trojan that uses a client/server relationship, where the server component is installed in the victim's system and the remote attacker has control of the client. The server attempts to open a port to allow the client system to connect. Trojan.Mdropper.H exploits an unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Word, and installs Backdoor.Ginwui. Trojan.Mdropper.H could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the system or cause the system to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, Windows 2000
- Microsoft, Windows 2003
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server
- Microsoft, Windows 95
- Microsoft, Windows 98
- Microsoft, Windows 98SE
- Microsoft, Windows Me
- Microsoft, Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft, Windows XP
Remedy:
Use an up-to-date antivirus program to determine if the target computer is host to a Trojan horse program. If the program detects a backdoor, follow its instructions to disinfect and repair the computer.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- F-Secure Trojan Information Pages, Ginwui.A at http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/ginwui_a.shtml.
- F-Secure Trojan Information Pages, Ginwui.A at http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/ginwui_a.shtml.
- ISS X-Force Database, Microsoft Word document handling buffer overflow at http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/26556.
- McAfee Web site, Exploit-OleData.gen at http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_139500.htm.
- SANS - Internet Storm Center, Targeted attack: Word exploit - Update (NEW) at http://isc.sans.org/diary.php?storyid=1346.
- Windows Live Safety Center Web site, Windows Live Safety Center at http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm.
- BID-18037: Microsoft Word Malformed Object Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Reported:
May 19, 2006
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