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Discovered:
- August 27, 2012
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Updated:
- August 27, 2012 3:27:27 PM
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Type:
- Trojan
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Java.Awetook exploits a zero-day vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to escalate its privileges in order to download and run a malicious payload on the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version August 27, 2012 revision 009
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Latest Rapid Release version February 19, 2013 revision 016
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Initial Daily Certified version August 27, 2012 revision 016
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Latest Daily Certified version August 31, 2012 revision 018
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 29, 2012
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
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Damage Level: Medium
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Payload: Downloads a file onto the compromised computer.
Writeup By: Andrea Lelli
