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F-Secure Malware Information Pages: Exploit:JS/RealPlr.T

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Name : Exploit:JS/RealPlr.T
Type:Exploit
Category:Malware
Platform:JS
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Summary
Exploit:JS/RealPlr.T is JavaScript usually found on malicious or compromised websites.

It is used to silently install malware onto the website visitor's system.
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Disinfection

Disinfection of Exploits

Exploits are used by malicious programs, so please refer to disinfection of these malicious programs (worms, trojans, backdoors) for more information.

In some cases Exploits (for example IFrame exploit) can be detected in e-mail files stored on a hard drive. In such a case it is recommended to delete those files.

It is very important to have all the security patches for your operating system to prevent security breaches and infections resulted from the use of exploits. Please keep your operating system updated with the latest security patches released by its manufacturer.

Failed Disinfection

In some cases F-Secure Anti-Virus might not disinfect a system automatically. In this case please visit our Support pages:

http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/virusproblem/howtoclean/
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Detailed Description
Exploit:JS/RealPlr.T is malicious JavaScript that exploits the RealPlayer Playlist Handling Buffer Overflow Vulnerability:


It downloads and executes the following file upon successful exploitation:

  • http://8v8.biz/v.exe
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Last Modified: April 29, 2008