W32.Leave.Worm

There are several components to this worm, including:

• Bin.dll
• Registry.dll
• Regsv.exe
• Rg32.dll
• Aci32.dll

When Regsv.exe is run, it copies itself to the \Windows folder as Regsv.exe and then runs it. It then creates various registry keys and values, depending on the operating system on which it is running:

• Windows NT/2000:
  It adds the value
  
  regsv   C:\WINDOWS\regsv.exe
  
  to the key
  
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
  Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

• Windows 9x/Me:
  It adds the value
  
  regsv   C:\WINDOWS\regsv.exe
  
  to the key
  
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
  Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

In addition, for all operating systems:

• It adds the value
  
  icqrun   C:\WINDOWS\regsv.exe
  
  to the key
  
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mirabilis\ICQ\Agent\Apps\
  
• It creates the keys
  
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\Scandisk\i386\i
  
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\Scandisk\i386\s

The \i key contains information values, such as the original file name and some passwords.
The \s key contains an encrypted list of Web sites from which files can be downloaded, and a list of time servers.

Next, it deletes the original Regsv.exe and creates the Aci32.dll file, which contains the encrypted URL of the file to download.

Finally, under Windows 9x/Me the worm alters the system to run itself when any of the following files are executed:

• C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\Wab.Exe
• C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\Setup50.Exe
• C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\Wabmig.Exe
• C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\Msimn.Exe
• C:\Program Files\Mediaring Talk 99\Talk99.Exe
• C:\Program Files\Napster\Napster.Exe
• C:\Program Files\Messenger\Msmsgs.Exe
• %Windows%\System\Restore\Rstrui.Exe
• C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Connection Wizard\Icwconn1.Exe
• %Windows%\Defrag.Exe,Bot
• %Windows%\Sndvol32.Exe
• %Windows%\Calc.Exe
• %Windows%\Kodakimg.Exe
• %Windows%\Cleanmgr.Exe
• %Windows%\Scandskw.Exe
• C:\Program Files\Accessories\Mspaint.Exe
• %Windows%\Ipconfig.Exe.Exe
• %Windows%\Wupdmgr.Exe.Exe
• %Windows%\Regedit.Exe
• %Windows%\Rundll.Exe
• %Windows%\Sysmon.Exe
• %Windows%\Taskmon.Exe
• %Windows%\Notepad.Exe
• %Windows%\Control.Exe
• C:\Program Files\Accessories\Wordpad.Exe

It listens on port 113.

Recommendations

Symantec Security Response encourages all users and administrators to adhere to the following basic security "best practices":

• Use a firewall to block all incoming connections from the Internet to services that should not be publicly available. By default, you should deny all incoming connections and only allow services you explicitly want to offer to the outside world.
• Enforce a password policy. Complex passwords make it difficult to crack password files on compromised computers. This helps to prevent or limit damage when a computer is compromised.
• Ensure that programs and users of the computer use the lowest level of privileges necessary to complete a task. When prompted for a root or UAC password, ensure that the program asking for administration-level access is a legitimate application.
• Disable AutoPlay to prevent the automatic launching of executable files on network and removable drives, and disconnect the drives when not required. If write access is not required, enable read-only mode if the option is available.
• Turn off file sharing if not needed. If file sharing is required, use ACLs and password protection to limit access. Disable anonymous access to shared folders. Grant access only to user accounts with strong passwords to folders that must be shared.
• Turn off and remove unnecessary services. By default, many operating systems install auxiliary services that are not critical. These services are avenues of attack. If they are removed, threats have less avenues of attack.
• If a threat exploits one or more network services, disable, or block access to, those services until a patch is applied.
• Always keep your patch levels up-to-date, especially on computers that host public services and are accessible through the firewall, such as HTTP, FTP, mail, and DNS services.
• Configure your email server to block or remove email that contains file attachments that are commonly used to spread threats, such as .vbs, .bat, .exe, .pif and .scr files.
• Isolate compromised computers quickly to prevent threats from spreading further. Perform a forensic analysis and restore the computers using trusted media.
• Train employees not to open attachments unless they are expecting them. Also, do not execute software that is downloaded from the Internet unless it has been scanned for viruses. Simply visiting a compromised Web site can cause infection if certain browser vulnerabilities are not patched.
• If Bluetooth is not required for mobile devices, it should be turned off. If you require its use, ensure that the device's visibility is set to "Hidden" so that it cannot be scanned by other Bluetooth devices. If device pairing must be used, ensure that all devices are set to "Unauthorized", requiring authorization for each connection request. Do not accept applications that are unsigned or sent from unknown sources.
• For further information on the terms used in this document, please refer to the Security Response glossary.

Summary