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Kimberly
Locksky is a mass-mailing application that propagates from one system to another by creating a new email message, attaching itself and then sending the message without user's consent. It also relies on rootkit-specific techniques in order to hide its presence in the system.

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File details
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Filename: ahshibhq.exe

File size: 113152 bytes
MD5: C2F957D887BF911FB446B0C3AFE6BB7E
PEiD: -

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Technical details
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Registry changes.
  • Adds a random named service.
    QUOTE
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_HSFRACSU "NextInstance"
    Type: REG_DWORD
    Data: 01, 00, 00, 00
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_HSFRACSU\0000 "Class"
    Type: REG_SZ
    Data: LegacyDriver
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_HSFRACSU\0000 "ClassGUID"
    Type: REG_SZ
    Data: {8ECC055D-047F-11D1-A537-0000F8753ED1}
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_HSFRACSU\0000 "ConfigFlags"
    Type: REG_DWORD
    Data: 00, 00, 00, 00
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_HSFRACSU\0000 "DeviceDesc"
    Type: REG_SZ
    Data: hsfracsu
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_HSFRACSU\0000 "Legacy"
    Type: REG_DWORD
    Data: 01, 00, 00, 00
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_HSFRACSU\0000 "Service"
    Type: REG_SZ
    Data: hsfracsu
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_HSFRACSU\0000\Control "*NewlyCreated*"
    Type: REG_DWORD
    Data: 00, 00, 00, 00
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_HSFRACSU\0000\Control "ActiveService"
    Type: REG_SZ
    Data: hsfracsu
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hsfracsu "0"
    Type: REG_DWORD
    Data: 63, F0, 56, 80
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hsfracsu "10"
    Type: REG_DWORD
    Data: 26, 6B, 5A, 80
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hsfracsu "4"
    Type: REG_DWORD
    Data: D9, 75, 56, 80
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hsfracsu "5"
    Type: REG_DWORD
    Data: DD, 29, 58, 80
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hsfracsu "7"
    Type: REG_DWORD
    Data: 27, 55, 57, 80
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hsfracsu "8"
    Type: REG_DWORD
    Data: D5, 84, 56, 80
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hsfracsu "9"
    Type: REG_DWORD
    Data: 62, F2, 57, 80
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hsfracsu "ErrorControl"
    Type: REG_DWORD
    Data: 01, 00, 00, 00
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hsfracsu "F4"
    Type: REG_BINARY
    Data: 77, 00, 69, 00, 6E, 00, 64, 00, 6F, 00, 77, 00, 73, 00, 5C, 00, 73, 00, 79, 00, 73, 00, 74, 00, 65, 00, 6D, 00, 33, 00, 32, 00, 5C, 00, 6C, 00, 67, 00, 62, 00, 71, 00, 74, 00, 2E, 00, 64, 00, 6C, 00, 6C, 00, 00, 00
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hsfracsu "File"
    Type: REG_EXPAND_SZ
    Data: \hsfracsu
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hsfracsu "Group"
    Type: REG_SZ
    Data: Boot Bus Extender
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hsfracsu "ImagePath"
    Type: REG_EXPAND_SZ
    Data: system32\drivers\pmmyvhzk.dat
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hsfracsu "Name"
    Type: REG_SZ
    Data: \hsfracsu
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hsfracsu "R7"
    Type: REG_BINARY
    Data: 5C, 00, 72, 00, 65, 00, 67, 00, 69, 00, 73, 00, 74, 00, 72, 00, 79, 00, 5C, 00, 6D, 00, 61, 00, 63, 00, 68, 00, 69, 00, 6E, 00, 65, 00, 5C, 00, 73, 00, 6F, 00, 66, 00, 74, 00, 77, 00, 61, 00, 72, 00, 65, 00, 5C, 00, 6D, 00, 69, 00, 63, 00, 72, 00, 6F, 00, 73, 00, 6F, 00, 66, 00, 74, 00, 5C, 00, 77, 00, 69, 00, 6E, 00, 64, 00, 6F, 00, 77, 00, 73, 00, 20, 00, 6E, 00, 74, 00, 5C, 00, 63, 00, 75, 00, 72, 00, 72, 00, 65, 00, 6E, 00, 74, 00, 76, 00, 65, 00, 72, 00, 73, 00, 69, 00, 6F, 00, 6E, 00, 5C, 00, 77, 00, 69, 00, 6E, 00, 6C, 00, 6F, 00, 67, 00, 6F, 00, 6E, 00, 5C, 00, 6E, 00, 6F, 00, 74, 00, 69, 00, 66, 00, 79, 00, 5C, 00, 6C, 00, 67, 00, 62, 00, 71, 00, 74, 00, 00, 00
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hsfracsu "Start"
    Type: REG_DWORD
    Data: 00, 00, 00, 00
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hsfracsu "Type"
    Type: REG_DWORD
    Data: 01, 00, 00, 00
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hsfracsu\Enum "0"
    Type: REG_SZ
    Data: Root\LEGACY_HSFRACSU\0000
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hsfracsu\Enum "Count"
    Type: REG_DWORD
    Data: 01, 00, 00, 00
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hsfracsu\Enum "NextInstance"
    Type: REG_DWORD
    Data: 01, 00, 00, 00
  • Adds several startup entries.
    QUOTE
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\Run "bmpsrip"
    Type: REG_SZ
    Data: rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\system32\tknatsbmdon.nls" WLEntryPoint
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "gfelgbmd"
    Type: REG_SZ
    Data: rundll32.exe "C:\DOCUME~1\KLY\LOCALS~1\Temp\ilkjil.nls" WLEntryPoint
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon "taskman"
    Type: REG_SZ
    Data: rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\system32\lcfqtcrqdsb.drv" WLEntryPoint
  • Installs a Winlogon notification package.
    QUOTE
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\lgbqt "Asynchronous"
    Type: REG_DWORD
    Data: 00, 00, 00, 00
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\lgbqt "DLLName"
    Type: REG_SZ
    Data: lgbqt.dll
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\lgbqt "Impersonate"
    Type: REG_DWORD
    Data: 00, 00, 00, 00
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\lgbqt "Logon"
    Type: REG_SZ
    Data: WLEventLogon
  • Creates 2 new entries in the Winsock Catalog.
    QUOTE
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\WinSock2\Parameters\Protocol_Catalog9\Catalog_Entries\000000000012 "PackedCatalogItem"
    Type: REG_BINARY
    Data: (data too large: 888 bytes)
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\WinSock2\Parameters\Protocol_Catalog9\Catalog_Entries\000000000013 "PackedCatalogItem"
    Type: REG_BINARY
    Data: (data too large: 888 bytes)
  • Creates a new CLSID entry containing null embedded strings so that the data remains invisible in the registry. (See rootkit scan).
    QUOTE
    HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}
    HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage
  • Modifies the following registry entries.
    QUOTE
    HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command "(Default)"
    Old type: REG_SZ
    New type: REG_SZ
    Old data: "%1" %*
    New data: rundll32.exe "C:\DOCUME~1\KLY\LOCALS~1\Temp\jilcrmlcrmt.drv" WLEntry %1 %*
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Command Processor "AutoRun"
    Old type: REG_SZ
    New type: REG_SZ
    Old data:
    New data: rundll32.exe "C:\DOCUME~1\KLY\LOCALS~1\Temp\napsbid.drv" WLEntryPoint
Files added (random names).
QUOTE
%temp%\apcxaawq.dat
Date: 5/7/2008 4:23 PM
Size: 4,864 bytes
%temp%\grcirdxu.ini
Date: 5/7/2008 4:23 PM
Size: 4 bytes
%temp%\ilkjil.nls
Date: 8/4/2004 2:00 PM
Size: 113,664 bytes
%temp%\jilcrmlcrmt.drv
Date: 8/4/2004 2:00 PM
Size: 113,664 bytes
%temp%\napsbid.drv
Date: 8/4/2004 2:00 PM
Size: 113,664 bytes
%System%\edsfmtkrqdsfqh.dll
Date: 8/4/2004 2:00 PM
Size: 54,784 bytes
%System%\lcfqtcrqdsb.drv
Date: 8/4/2004 2:00 PM
Size: 113,664 bytes
%System%\lgbqt.dll
Date: 8/4/2004 2:00 PM
Size: 113,664 bytes
%System%\rqhcnidg.dll
Date: 8/4/2004 2:00 PM
Size: 16,896 bytes
%System%\tknatsbmdon.nls
Date: 8/4/2004 2:00 PM
Size: 113,664 bytes
%System%\drivers\pmmyvhzk.dat
Date: 5/7/2008 4:23 PM
Size: 19,584 bytes
Note: %System% is a variable that refers to the System folder. By default, this is C:\Windows\System (Windows 95/98/Me), C:\Winnt\System32 (Windows NT/2000), or C:\Windows\System32 (Windows XP).
%Temp% is a variable that refers to the temporary folder in the short path form. By default, this is C:\Documents and Settings\[UserName]\Local Settings\Temp\ (Windows NT/2000/XP).

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Rootkit Scan
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QUOTE
GMER 1.0.14.14181 - http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2008-05-07 16:49:23
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2

---- Kernel code sections - GMER 1.0.14 ----

PAGE ntoskrnl.exe!RtlCopySid + 38 80567B83 7 Bytes JMP F88D12C6 \SystemRoot\system32\drivers\pmmyvhzk.dat
? C:\DOCUME~1\KLY\LOCALS~1\Temp\apcxaawq.dat Access is denied.
? C:\SystemRoot\system32\drivers\pmmyvhzk.dat Access is denied. !

---- Services - GMER 1.0.14 ----

Service system32\drivers\pmmyvhzk.dat (*** hidden *** ) [BOOT] hsfracsu

---- Registry - GMER 1.0.14 ----

Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\0
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\0@file_name ilkjil
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\0@file_expand nls
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\0@file_path C:\DOCUME~1\KLY\LOCALS~1\Temp\
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\0@reg_name gfelgbmd
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\0@reg_id 234533
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\0@start_function WLEntryPoint
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\1
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\1@file_name tknatsbmdon
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\1@file_expand nls
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\1@file_path C:\WINDOWS\system32\
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\1@reg_name bmpsrip
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\1@reg_id 235124
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\1@start_function WLEntryPoint
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\2
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\2@file_name napsbid
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\2@file_expand drv
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\2@file_path C:\DOCUME~1\KLY\LOCALS~1\Temp\
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\2@reg_name fmpoj
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\2@reg_id 987234
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\2@start_function WLEntryPoint
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\3
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\3@file_name lcfqtcrqdsb
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\3@file_expand drv
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\3@file_path C:\WINDOWS\system32\
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\3@reg_name cbitgnap
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\3@reg_id 7237565
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\3@start_function WLEntryPoint
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\4
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\4@file_name jilcrmlcrmt
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\4@file_expand drv
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\4@file_path C:\DOCUME~1\KLY\LOCALS~1\Temp\
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\4@reg_name cnipgjed
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\4@reg_id 7523455
Reg HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage\4@start_function WLEntry

---- EOF - GMER 1.0.14 ----
<h4>
Visible signs
</h4>
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
...
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gfelgbmd] rundll32.exe "C:\DOCUME~1\KLY\LOCALS~1\Temp\ilkjil.nls" WLEntryPoint
O4 - HKLM\..\Policies\Explorer\Run: [bmpsrip] rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\system32\tknatsbmdon.nls" WLEntryPoint
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\rqhcnidg.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\rqhcnidg.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: lgbqt - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\lgbqt.dll

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Notes
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Upon execution, ahshibhq.exe tries to install a driver.
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During install, ahshibhq.exe checks for available updates.
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The following URL's were requested (bottom to top):
CODE
http://208.72.169.93/check.php?hid=619435398&cp=13&ver=4.164
http://208.72.169.93/check.php?hid=619435398&cp=10&ver=4.164
http://208.72.169.93/check.php?hid=619435398&cp=9&ver=4.164
http://208.72.169.93/check.php?hid=619435398&cp=4&ver=4.164
http://208.72.169.93/check.php?hid=619435398&cp=3&ver=4.164
http://208.72.169.93/check.php?hid=619435398&cp=2.1&ver=4.164
http://208.72.169.93/check.php?hid=619435398&cp=2&ver=4.164
http://208.72.169.93/check.php?hid=619435398&cp=1&ver=4.164
An instance of svchost.exe is started by ahshibhq.exe and rqhcnidg.dll is loaded into several processes.
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Internet access is enabled using the netsh.exe command, svchost.exe does listen for incoming connections, contacts 208.72.169.93 and finally starts spamming.
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Kimberly
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After reboot
</h4>
Once we reboot the computer, rqhcnidg.dll is loaded into even more processes and lgbqt.dll is loaded under the winlogon process.
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We notice the presence of rundll32.exe under explorer.exe, this was performed through the following startup entry :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\Run
This key runs programs after user logs on, when Windows default shell (explorer.exe) runs for the first time during every logon. Does not execute commands if explorer.exe is executed manually.

A mutux called ipkrarpak was created to mark it's presence in the system.
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All processes which have rqhcnidg.dll loaded into their address space are able to send out spam.
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Special loading points
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Let's have a closer look some of the different loading points which are quite interesting.

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon "Taskman"

Runs programs in Task Manager after user logs on. The key is not present by default.
In the Windows 2000 Ressource kit, this entry is referenced as:
QUOTE
Specifies the task manager that the system uses. You can add this entry to the registry to specify an alternate task manager.
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HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command "(Default)"

By modifying this entry, jilcrmlcrmt.drv is loaded each time you launch an executable file.
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HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Command Processor "AutoRun"

Runs program or command when:
  • Cmd.exe is executed.
  • Windows is started in Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
  • Batch file (.bat) or command (.cmd) is executed.
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HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock2\Parameters\NameSpace_Catalog5\Catalog_Entries &
HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock2\Parameters\Protocol_Catalog9\Catalog_Entries


Allows trojans or worms to install itself as a Layered Service Provider so that they can monitor network traffic.
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HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2FC6EA5D-6A08-EBDA-F57D-B531AB8CA1B8}\Storage

These are malformed registry key names; overly long registry key names (over 255 characters in XP and above, over 232 in W2K). Often with embedded nulls. They can't be displayed correctly in Regedit.exe and other tools, but Windows will still execute them.
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<h4>
Removal
</h4>
Seek help on the forums, some keys are really stubborn to remove, especially the exefile association which is the main culprit. Several entries watch over each other and when removed, they are recreated using another ramdom name.
miekiemoes has made a nice writeup on it's removal.
http://miekiemoes.blogspot.com/2008/05/ema...w-stubborn.html
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