Analysis by: Kathleen Notario
 PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003

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

  • Threat Type: Worm

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted: No

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

This worm arrives as a file that exports the functions of other malware/grayware. It may be dropped by other malware.

It requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size: Varies
File Type: DLL
Memory Resident: Yes
Initial Samples Received Date: 11 Aug 2010

Arrival Details

This worm arrives as a file that exports the functions of other malware/grayware.

It may be dropped by other malware.

Other Details

This worm requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine: 8.900
VSAPI PATTERN File: 7.377.00
VSAPI PATTERN Date: 11 Aug 2010
VSAPI PATTERN Date: 8/11/2010 12:00:00 AM

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

Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product and note files detected as WORM_OTORUN.SML

Step 3

Restart in Safe Mode

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