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TROJ_SASHDOWN.A
Overview

Malware type: Trojan

Aliases: No Alias Found

In the wild: Yes

Destructive: No

Language: English

Platform: Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003

Encrypted: No

Overall risk rating:


Reported infections:

Damage potential:

High

Distribution potential:

Low

Description: 

To get a one-glance comprehensive view of the behavior of this Trojan, refer to the Behavior Diagram shown below.

TROJ_SASHDOWN.A Behavior Diagram

Malware Overview

This Trojan exploits the Microsoft Excel File Embedded Shockwave Flash Object vulnerability.

It is an Excel workbook with an embedded malicious Flash file that contains JavaScript code. Once that file is opened, the Flash file is immediately executed. The Flash file is opened without direct user action.

An attacker can use an Excel workbook as a container for malicious Flash files that execute once a user opens workbook.

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Solution
Technical Details

Description created: Jun. 23, 2006 8:14:26 AM GMT -0800

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