Norman Scanner Engine 5.83.  2
Sandbox 05.83, dated 15/08-2005

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nepenthes-0b258b7acee3eccbd9c5b67213c2abfb-SUCHOST.EXE : [SANDBOX] contains a security risk - W32/Malware (Signature: W32/Spybot.GRO)
 [ General information ]
    * **IMPORTANT: PLEASE SEND THE SCANNED FILE TO: ANALYSIS@NORMAN.NO - REMEMBER TO ENCRYPT IT (E.G. ZIP WITH PASSWORD)**.
    * File length:       309760 bytes.

 [ Changes to filesystem ]
    * Creates file C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SUCHOST.EXE.
    * Deletes file 1.

 [ Changes to registry ]
    * Creates value "Automatic Microsoft Windows Updater"="SUCHOST.EXE" in key "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run".
    * Creates value "Automatic Microsoft Windows Updater"="SUCHOST.EXE" in key "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices".
    * Creates value "Automatic Microsoft Windows Updater"="SUCHOST.EXE" in key "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run".

 [ Network services ]
    * Looks for an Internet connection.
    * Connects to "ctgbn.stellaremperor.com" on port 32440 (TCP).
    * Connects to IRC Server.

 [ Security issues ]
    * Possible backdoor functionality [Authenticate] port 113.

 [ Process/window information ]
    * Creates a mutex [CTGv5].
    * Will automatically restart after boot (I'll be back...).


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Received 18.Sep 2005 at 16.59 - processed 18.Sep 2005 at 17.06.