Minimum scan engine version needed: 8.500

Pattern file needed: 5.689.00

Pattern release date: Dec 3, 2008

Important note: The "Minimum scan engine" refers to the earliest Trend Micro scan engine version guaranteed to detect this threat. However, Trend Micro strongly recommends that you update to the latest version in order to get comprehensive protection. Download the latest scan engine here.

Solution:

TREND MICRO SOLUTION

Users of Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security and Network VirusWall can detect this exploit at the network layer with Network Virus Pattern (NVP) 10271, or later.

Download the latest NVW pattern file from the following site:

http://www.trendmicro.com/download/product.asp?productid=45

MANUAL REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

Running Trend Micro Fixtool

Users may also opt to remove the malware from the system using this special Trend Micro fixtool. Download, extract, and run the said fixtool in the same folder where your latest Trend Micro pattern file is located. Users without Trend Micro products may also use this fixtool by following the detailed instructions inside the readme.txt file.

Applying Patch

This malware exploits a known vulnerability in Windows. Download and install the fix patch supplied by Microsoft. Refrain from using this product until the appropriate patch has been installed. Trend Micro advises users to download critical patches upon release by vendors.

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