Net-Worm:W32/Sasser.C

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

-

Aliases :

Sasser.C, Worm.Win32.Sasser.c, W32/Sasser.C

Summary

Sasser.C is an Internet worm spreading through the MS04-011 (LSASS) vulnerability.

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.

To manually disinfect an infected system, first apply the Microsoft patch MS04-011, then use Task Manager to kill the "avserve2.exe" process, then delete the file AVSERVE2.EXE from your Windows directory and reboot. For step-by-step instructions, see Microsoft's site: https://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp#steps

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

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • 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

Sasser.C is a variant of Sasser.B, with identical length. Main difference is that this version starts 1024 processes to scan for new vulnerable hosts, instead of 128 processes.

For more details, see the description of Sasser.B