Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

-

Aliases :

Needy.D, Java/Needy.D

Summary

Needy.D is a family of Java applet based trojans that are downloaded into user computer and download further trojans and modify explorer settings. Needy activates when user views a web page or HTML email that contains reference to the trojan.

This variant of Needy, Needy.D is a simple trojan downloader that downloads Trojan dropper win32.mute and executes it. It does not modify any settings by itself.

Removal

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it will either move the file to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or remove it.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

The Needy.D is activated when a web site containing the trojan is loaded with unpacthed Microsoft Internet Explorer browser. When the JAR file containing the trojan is executed it uses Microsoft Internet Explorer VerifierBug vulnerability to get full privileges by escaping the Java security, and execute its code.

When executed trojan downloads trojan downloader win32.mute and executes it.