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.
Consequences:
Gain Access
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.
References:
- F-Secure Trojan Information Pages: Ginwui.A.
- F-Secure Trojan Information Pages: Ginwui.A.
- ISS X-Force Database: Microsoft Word document handling buffer overflow.
- McAfee Web site: Exploit-OleData.gen.
- SANS - Internet Storm Center: Targeted attack: Word exploit - Update (NEW).
- Windows Live Safety Center Web site: Windows Live Safety Center.
- BID-18037: Microsoft Word Malformed Object Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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
Reported:
May 19, 2006
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