Net-Worm:W32/Sasser.E

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

-

Aliases :

Sasser.E, W32/Sasser.E, LSASSS

Summary

Sasser.E is an Internet worm spreading through the MS04-011 (LSASS) vulnerability.Sasser.E is a variant of Sasser.D.

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 "lsasss.exe" process, then delete the file 'lsasss.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

It has been modified by changing the main virus file name to LSASSS.EXE. Note that this has nothing to do with Windows' LSASS.EXE. Also the port numbers used for the shell and FTP server have been changed.

Also, Sasser.E tries to remove the Bagle worm, unlike earlier Sassers but just like many Netsky variants.

Two hours after infection Sasser.E displays the following message:

For more details on Sasser, see description of Sasser.D.