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Exploit:W32/D-Encrypted.Gen


First posted on 21 March 2011.
Source: SecurityHome

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There are no other names known for Exploit:W32/D-Encrypted.Gen.

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A program or technique that takes advantage of a vulnerability to remotely access or attack a program, computer or server.

Additional DetailsThis malware is distributed as a malicious Microsoft Excel document attached to an e-mail message. The malicious Excel file itself is detected with the Generic Detection Exploit.D-Encrypted.Gen.

The file contains an embedded Flash (.swf) file maliciously modified to exploit a known exploit (CVE-2011-0609). The modified SWF file takes advantage of a known vulnerability in certain older, unpatched versions of Adobe Flash player and may potentially lead to an attacker taking control of the affected system.

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Further information on the exploit used:

  • Security Advisory for Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader and Acrobat: http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa11-01.html

Last update 21 March 2011

 

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