W32/IRCBot-VJ

Category: Viruses and Spyware Protection available since:26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 (GMT)
Type: Win32 worm Last Updated:26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 (GMT)
Prevalence: Small Number of Reports

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W32/IRCBot-VJ is a worm with IRC backdoor functionality for the Windows platform.

W32/IRCBot-VJ runs continuously in the background, providing a backdoor server which allows a remote intruder to gain access and control over the computer via IRC channels.

When first run W32/IRCBot-VJ copies itself to <Common Files>\System\msdevl.exe.

The file msdevl.exe is registered as a new system driver service named "msdelv", with a display name of "msdevl" and a startup type of automatic, so that it is started automatically during system startup. Registry entries are created under:

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\msdelv

The following registry entry is set, affecting internet security:

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\
StandardProfile\AuthorizedApplications\List
<Common Files>\System\msdevl.exe
<Common Files>\System\msdevl.exe:*:Enabled:Update

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