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Net-Worm:W32/Sasser.G

Classification

Category:Malware
Type:Worm
Aliases:

Sasser.G, Worm.Win32.Sasser.gen

Summary

Sasser.G is a minor modification of the Sasser.F worm. It shares most of its code and functionality, although it uses a different filename when copying itself into the system and a different mutex name.

Removal

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it will either move the file to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or remove it.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

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  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

System Infection

When the worm enters the system it creates a copy of itself in the Windows Directory as 'avserve3.exe'. This copy is added to the Registry as

 [HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] "avserve3.exe" = "%WinDir%\avserve3.exe" 

It creates mutexes named 'PinaasoSky' and 'Jobaka3'.

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