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Downloader.PCD

 
Threat LevelModerate threat
DamageHigh
DistributionNot widespread

At a glance

Common name:Downloader.PCD
Technical name:Trj/Downloader.PCD
Threat level:Low
Type:Trojan
Effects:   It allows to get into the affected computer. It spreads , across the Internet.
Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:June 23, 2007
Detection updated on:June 23, 2007
StatisticsNo
Proactive protection:
Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description 

    

Downloader.PCD is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions.

 

Downloader.PCD uses the following propagation or distribution methods:

  • Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.
  • Via Internet, exploiting remote vulnerabilities: attacking random IP addresses, in which it tries to insert a copy of itself by exploiting one or more vulnerabilities.

 

Tech details

Effects

Downloader.PCD allows hackers to get into and carry out dangerous actions in affected computers, such as capturing screenshots, stealing personal data, etc.

 

Means of transmission 


Propagation through the exploits of remote vulnerabilities:

Downloader.PCD carries out the following process:

  • It spreads by attacking IP addresses obtained at random or from the network to which the infected computer belongs.
  • It tries to access the IP addresses under attack by exploiting an existing vulnerability or through an open port.
  • If it does this, it downloads a copy of itself onto the vulnerable computer.

 

Further Details  

Downloader.PCD has the following additional characteristics:

  • It is 1873 bytes in size.

Solution

See solution