Double clicking a mapped drive in Windows Explorer launches "information.vbs" script worm identified as VBS.Runauto
One user running Windows XP SP3 with Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition reported numerous detections and quarantines of the worm virus identified as VBS.Runauto. I have scanned all workstations and server drives and removed multiple instances.
The user who has local admin priviliges on the PC, when double clicking a mapped network drive, would get no response, then seconds later Symantec would report VBS.Runauto. The offending file is "information.vbs" and was then detected in the users home directory and on the local PC.
I then changed the users PC priviliges to "User" and this appears to prevent the propogation of the worm.
When the user now double clicks the mapped network drive a pop up appears called "Windows Script Host" and reports "Cannot find script file C:\windows.....etc\informa
What is causing this mapped drive to be hijacked? and how do I stop it?
Ed
The user who has local admin priviliges on the PC, when double clicking a mapped network drive, would get no response, then seconds later Symantec would report VBS.Runauto. The offending file is "information.vbs" and was then detected in the users home directory and on the local PC.
I then changed the users PC priviliges to "User" and this appears to prevent the propogation of the worm.
When the user now double clicks the mapped network drive a pop up appears called "Windows Script Host" and reports "Cannot find script file C:\windows.....etc\informa
What is causing this mapped drive to be hijacked? and how do I stop it?
Ed
ASKER
Thanks for that. I had seen the worm description on the Symantec web however the registry entries aren't appearing as described.
My question relates to the hijacking of the mapped drive icons in windows explorer, which attempt to launch a .vbs file.
Ed
My question relates to the hijacking of the mapped drive icons in windows explorer, which attempt to launch a .vbs file.
Ed
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more specifically i think your "nodrivetypeautorun" setting is set to recognize autorun files on mapped network shares.
this is how this was enabled. I hope this answers your question
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-22_11-5108199.html
this is how this was enabled. I hope this answers your question
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-22_11-5108199.html
ASKER
Further examination has found that some shared drives have two files called information.vbs and autorun.inf
Autorun.inf contents shown below:
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[autorun]
open=wscript.exe information.vbs
shell\open\Command=wscript
shell\find\Command=wscript
shell\open\default=1
Our virus scanner will detect and quarantine the files, however they keep reappearing.
How do I stop this?
Autorun.inf contents shown below:
forgiveme
[autorun]
open=wscript.exe information.vbs
shell\open\Command=wscript
shell\find\Command=wscript
shell\open\default=1
Our virus scanner will detect and quarantine the files, however they keep reappearing.
How do I stop this?
ASKER
Thanks Blademonkey, The autorun.inf file was the start of the problem. After investigating this further I now understand what was happening.
Many thanks,
Ed
Many thanks,
Ed
"Description:
VBS.Runauto is a malicious Visual Basic script that spread by copying itself in the root folder of compromised computer and removable media.
Technical Name: W32/VBS.RunAuto
Threat Level: Low
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows All
VBS.Runauto removal procedure requires technical know-how on computer troubleshooting. It is better to consult your LAN Administrator or Technical Persons to avoid additional damage on your computer if modifications on Services and Registry have to be done.
HOW TO REMOVE VBS.Runauto :
1. Temporarily Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. Update the virus definitions.
3. Reboot computer in SafeMode [how to]
4. Run a full system scan and clean/delete all infected files
5. Delete any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]
Navigate to and delete the following entries:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWAR
Navigate to and restore registry entries to their original values, if necessary:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWAR
\"Userinit" = "userinit.exe,autorun.bat"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWAR
\"ShowSuperHidden" = "0"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWAR
\"Hidden" = "2"
6. Exit registry editor and restart the computer.
7. In order to make sure that the threat is completely eliminated from your computer, carry out a full scan of your computer using AntiVirus and Antispyware Software. Another way to delete the virus using various Antivirus Program without the need to install can be done with Online Virus Scanner."
Source: http://www.precisesecurity.com/computer-virus/vbsra-mar0713.htm
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