ALIASES:

Trojan:Win32/Trafog!rts (Microsoft); BackDoor-AVW (McAfee); Backdoor.Prorat (Symantec); ARC:NSIS, PAK:[data0002]:ASPack, PAK:[data0008]:ASPack, [data0009]:Trojan.Win32.Genome.ihfo, [data00 (Kaspersky); Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT (Sunbelt)

 PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
 DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:
 REPORTED INFECTION:

  • Threat Type: Backdoor

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

This backdoor arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

It disables Task Manager, Registry Editor, and Folder Options.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size: 878,974 bytes
File Type: EXE
Memory Resident: No
Initial Samples Received Date: 15 May 2012

Arrival Details

This backdoor arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

Installation

This backdoor creates the following folders:

  • %System Root%\smenu
  • %System Root%\smenu\update
  • %System Root%\Documents and Settings\Administrator
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\MpSoft
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\MpSoft\smenu
  • %Windows%\command

(Note: %System Root% is the root folder, which is usually C:\. It is also where the operating system is located.. %Start Menu% is the current user's Start Menu folder, which is usually C:\Windows\Profiles\{user name}\Start Menu on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\Profiles\{user name}\Start Menu on Windows NT and C:\Windows\Start Menu or C:\Documents and Settings\{User name}\Start Menu on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003.. %Windows% is the Windows folder, which is usually C:\Windows or C:\WINNT.)

Other System Modifications

This backdoor deletes the following files:

  • %Windows%\command\ansi.sys

(Note: %Windows% is the Windows folder, which is usually C:\Windows or C:\WINNT.)

It adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MpSoft\
smenu

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Mpsoft\
Smenu\Register

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MpSoft\
smenu\filter

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Mpsoft\
Smenu\Screen

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup\
Ndis

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mpsoft\
Smenu

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Mpsoft\
Smenu\limit

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C18CB140-0BBB-11D4-8FE8-0088CC102438}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Mpsoft\
Smenu\run

It adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MpSoft\
smenu
desktopbmp = "%System Root%\smenu\desk.jpg"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C18CB140-0BBB-11D4-8FE8-0088CC102438}
ButtonText = "ÍøÖ·´óÈ«"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C18CB140-0BBB-11D4-8FE8-0088CC102438}
CLSID = "{1FBA04EE-3024-11D2-8F1F-0000F87ABD16}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C18CB140-0BBB-11D4-8FE8-0088CC102438}
Default Visible = "Yes"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C18CB140-0BBB-11D4-8FE8-0088CC102438}
Exec = "http://www.{BLOCKED}t.net/wz.htm"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C18CB140-0BBB-11D4-8FE8-0088CC102438}
HotIcon = "%System%\bticon.ico"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C18CB140-0BBB-11D4-8FE8-0088CC102438}
Icon = "%System%\bticon.ico"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C18CB140-0BBB-11D4-8FE8-0088CC102438}
MenuStatusBar = "ÍøÖ·´óÈ«"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C18CB140-0BBB-11D4-8FE8-0088CC102438}
MenuText = "ÍøÖ·´óÈ«"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Window Title = "Microsoft Internet Explorer"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Use Search Asst = "no"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Search Bar = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/baidu"

It modifies the following registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Search Page = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/baidu"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch.)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\SearchUrl
provider = "baidul"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Search
SearchAssistant = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/baidu"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchasst.htm.)

It creates the following registry entry(ies) to disable Task Manager, Registry Tools and Folder Options:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
Explorer
NoRun = "1"

Dropping Routine

This backdoor drops the following files:

  • %User Temp%\nsi1.tmp
  • %System Root%\smenu\smenu.exe
  • %System Root%\smenu\smenu.dll
  • %System Root%\smenu\smenu.vxd
  • %System Root%\smenu\README.TXT
  • %System Root%\smenu\bticon.ico
  • %System Root%\smenu\update.lst
  • %System Root%\smenu\shield.dll
  • %System Root%\smenu\mpkb.dll
  • %System Root%\smenu\mpdl.dll
  • %System Root%\smenu\DISCAL.VXD
  • %System Root%\smenu\desk.jpg
  • %System Root%\smenu\win2000½ûÓÃF8.rar
  • %System Root%\smenu\plugIns.cfg
  • %System Root%\smenu\class.cfg
  • %System Root%\smenu\netlimit.cfg
  • %System Root%\smenu\mask.cfg
  • %System Root%\smenu\ÒôÀÖÌìµØ.dat
  • %System Root%\smenu\menu.dat
  • %System Root%\smenu\°ì¹«Èí¼þ.dat
  • %System Root%\smenu\ÓÎÏ·ÊÀ½ç.dat
  • %System Root%\smenu\ÁÄÌì½»ÓÑ.dat
  • %System Root%\smenu\ÔÚÏßµçÓ°.dat
  • %System Root%\smenu\closegames.ini
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\MpSoft\smenu\ÃÀƼµçÄÔ°²È«ÎÀÊ¿.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\MpSoft\smenu\°ïÖúÎĵµ.lnk
  • %Desktop%\ÃÀƼµçÄÔ°²È«ÎÀÊ¿.lnk
  • %Windows%\command\ansi.drv
  • %System%\mfcs50.vxd
  • %System Root%\smenu\smenu.jst
  • %System Root%\smenu\smenu.rec
  • %System%\bticon.ico

(Note: %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003.. %System Root% is the root folder, which is usually C:\. It is also where the operating system is located.. %Start Menu% is the current user's Start Menu folder, which is usually C:\Windows\Profiles\{user name}\Start Menu on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\Profiles\{user name}\Start Menu on Windows NT and C:\Windows\Start Menu or C:\Documents and Settings\{User name}\Start Menu on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003.. %Desktop% is the current user's desktop, which is usually C:\Windows\Profiles\{user name}\Desktop on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\Profiles\{user name}\Desktop on Windows NT, and C:\Documents and Settings\{User Name}\Desktop on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003.. %Windows% is the Windows folder, which is usually C:\Windows or C:\WINNT.. %System% is the Windows system folder, which is usually C:\Windows\System on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\System32 on Windows NT and 2000, or C:\Windows\System32 on Windows XP and Server 2003.)

This report is generated via an automated analysis system.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine: 9.200

Step 1

For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 users, before doing any scans, please make sure you disable System Restore to allow full scanning of your computer.

Step 2

Enable Registry Editor, Task Manager, and Folder options

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By doing this step, you also enable other applications/programs disabled by this malware/grayware.

Step 3

Delete this registry key

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Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MpSoft
    • smenu
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Mpsoft\Smenu
    • Register
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MpSoft\smenu
    • filter
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Mpsoft\Smenu
    • Screen
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup
    • Ndis
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mpsoft
    • Smenu
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Mpsoft\Smenu
    • limit
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions
    • {C18CB140-0BBB-11D4-8FE8-0088CC102438}
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Mpsoft\Smenu
    • run

Step 4

Delete this registry value

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Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MpSoft\smenu
    • desktopbmp = "%System Root%\smenu\desk.jpg"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C18CB140-0BBB-11D4-8FE8-0088CC102438}
    • ButtonText = "ÍøÖ·´óÈ«"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C18CB140-0BBB-11D4-8FE8-0088CC102438}
    • CLSID = "{1FBA04EE-3024-11D2-8F1F-0000F87ABD16}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C18CB140-0BBB-11D4-8FE8-0088CC102438}
    • Default Visible = "Yes"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C18CB140-0BBB-11D4-8FE8-0088CC102438}
    • Exec = "http://www.{BLOCKED}t.net/wz.htm"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C18CB140-0BBB-11D4-8FE8-0088CC102438}
    • HotIcon = "%System%\bticon.ico"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C18CB140-0BBB-11D4-8FE8-0088CC102438}
    • Icon = "%System%\bticon.ico"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C18CB140-0BBB-11D4-8FE8-0088CC102438}
    • MenuStatusBar = "ÍøÖ·´óÈ«"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{C18CB140-0BBB-11D4-8FE8-0088CC102438}
    • MenuText = "ÍøÖ·´óÈ«"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
    • Window Title = "Microsoft Internet Explorer"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
    • Use Search Asst = "no"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
    • Search Bar = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/baidu"

Step 5

Restore this modified registry value

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Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
    • From: Search Page = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/baidu"
      To: Search Page = ""http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch""
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl
    • provider = "baidul"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search
    • From: SearchAssistant = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/baidu"
      To: SearchAssistant = ""http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchasst.htm""

Step 6

Search and delete these files

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There may be some component files that are hidden. Please make sure you check the Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the "More advanced options" option to include all hidden files and folders in the search result.
  • %User Temp%\nsi1.tmp
  • %System Root%\smenu\smenu.exe
  • %System Root%\smenu\smenu.dll
  • %System Root%\smenu\smenu.vxd
  • %System Root%\smenu\README.TXT
  • %System Root%\smenu\bticon.ico
  • %System Root%\smenu\update.lst
  • %System Root%\smenu\shield.dll
  • %System Root%\smenu\mpkb.dll
  • %System Root%\smenu\mpdl.dll
  • %System Root%\smenu\DISCAL.VXD
  • %System Root%\smenu\desk.jpg
  • %System Root%\smenu\win2000½ûÓÃF8.rar
  • %System Root%\smenu\plugIns.cfg
  • %System Root%\smenu\class.cfg
  • %System Root%\smenu\netlimit.cfg
  • %System Root%\smenu\mask.cfg
  • %System Root%\smenu\ÒôÀÖÌìµØ.dat
  • %System Root%\smenu\menu.dat
  • %System Root%\smenu\°ì¹«Èí¼þ.dat
  • %System Root%\smenu\ÓÎÏ·ÊÀ½ç.dat
  • %System Root%\smenu\ÁÄÌì½»ÓÑ.dat
  • %System Root%\smenu\ÔÚÏßµçÓ°.dat
  • %System Root%\smenu\closegames.ini
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\MpSoft\smenu\ÃÀƼµçÄÔ°²È«ÎÀÊ¿.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\MpSoft\smenu\°ïÖúÎĵµ.lnk
  • %Desktop%\ÃÀƼµçÄÔ°²È«ÎÀÊ¿.lnk
  • %Windows%\command\ansi.drv
  • %System%\mfcs50.vxd
  • %System Root%\smenu\smenu.jst
  • %System Root%\smenu\smenu.rec
  • %System%\bticon.ico

Step 7

Search and delete these folders

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Please make sure you check the Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the More advanced options option to include all hidden folders in the search result.
  • %System Root%\smenu
  • %System Root%\smenu\update
  • %System Root%\Documents and Settings\Administrator
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\MpSoft
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\MpSoft\smenu
  • %Windows%\command

Step 8

Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as BKDR_PRORAT.QT. 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 9

Restore this file from backup only Microsoft-related files will be restored. If this malware/grayware also deleted files related to programs that are not from Microsoft, please reinstall those programs on you computer again.

  • %Windows%\command\ansi.sys


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