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Backdoor:Win32/Kanav.C


First posted on 27 August 2012.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

Backdoor:Win32/Kanav.C is also known as Packed.Win32.Klone.bu (Kaspersky).

Explanation :



Backdoor:Win32/Kanav.C is a trojan that allows unauthorized access and control of an affected computer. Installation Backdoor:Win32/Kanav.C creates the following file on an affected computer:

  • <system folder>\vmtoolsd.exe
Note: <system folder> refers to a variable location that is determined by the malware by querying the Operating System. The default installation location for the System folder for Windows 2000 and NT is C:\Winnt\System32; and for XP, Vista, and 7 is C:\Windows\System32. Payload Allows backdoor access and control Backdoor:Win32/Kanav.C allows unauthorized access and control of an affected computer. An attacker can perform any number of different actions on an affected computer using Backdoor:Win32/Kanav.C. This could include, but is not limited to, the following actions:
  • Download and execute arbitrary files
  • Upload files
  • Spread to other computers using various methods of propagation
  • Log keystrokes or steal sensitive data
  • Modify system settings
  • Run or terminate applications
  • Delete files

This malware description was produced and published using our automated analysis system's examination of file SHA1 97d65bfa2db53b4ed822f36cc77fb4abfd6d135e.

Last update 27 August 2012

 

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