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- SWF_ANGZIA.A
Windows
This malware exploits an Adobe Flash zero-day vulnerability. When a system is exploited successfully, it allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the system.
To get a one-glance comprehensive view of the behavior of this Trojan, refer to the Threat Diagram shown below.
This Trojan arrives as a component bundled with malware/grayware packages.
39,506 bytes
SWF
22 Jan 2015
Arrival Details
This Trojan arrives as a component bundled with malware/grayware packages.
Other Details
This Trojan is a zero-day exploit for the following vulnerability:
NOTES:
Once a compromised website is visited, the user's browser with a vulnerable version of Adobe Flash loads a specially-crafted Adobe Flash file. This exploit Adobe Flash file allows remote arbitrary code to execute on the affected system. Thus, allowing remote malicious users to deliver and execute payload on the affected system.
Affected software versions:
CVE-2015-0310
CVE-2015-0311
9.700
11.430.04
14 Jan 2015
11.431.00
15 Jan 2015
Step 1
Before doing any scans, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users must disable System Restore to allow full scanning of their computers.
Step 2
Close all opened browser windows
Step 3
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as SWF_ANGZIA.A. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check this Knowledge Base page for more information.
Step 4
Download and apply these security patches Refrain from using these products until the appropriate patches have been installed. Trend Micro advises users to download critical patches upon release by vendors.