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                         AUSCERT Security Bulletin

                               ASB-2010.0254
               Malicious spam targeting Australian citizens
                             21 December 2010

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        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product:              Not applicable
Operating System:     Windows
Impact/Access:        Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution:           Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names:            CVE-2010-1885 CVE-2010-0886 
Member content until: Thursday, January 20 2011
Reference:            ESB-2010.0525
                      ESB-2010.0452

OVERVIEW

        An email targeting Australian citizens is circulating using the 
        recent refugee boating tragedy as the hook. The email spoofs the 
        from address and claims it is from news.com.au.


IMPACT

        If the link in the email is clicked, the website will install malware
        without any user interaction.


MITIGATION

        Ensure that the Operating Systems have the latest software installed 
        and that Java is up-to-date.
        
        This will prevent the exploit from working and therefore the end-user
        will not become infected.
        
        At your proxies block the following domain:
        
            3ddr.co.cc
        
        which currently resolves to:
        
            195.80.151.91
        
        
        You can also check for compromised systems by checking your proxies.
        The malware if installed does a DNS request for:
        
           rmtrrozssjvtuiwe.info
        
        which currently resolves to 
        
            193.178.172.77


DETAILS

        The email spoofs the from address to be from news.com.au and
        contains a subject line similar to:
        
          "More childrens' lives being put ar risk in dangerous bid for freedom by boat"
        
        The site in the email exploits the following vulnerabilities:
        
            * CVE-2010-0886 - Java Web Start Arbitrary command-line injection 
            * CVE-2010-1885 - HPC URL Help Center URL Validation Vulnerability 
        
        The malware is currently poorly detected. We are working with Antivirus
        companies to ensure they detect the malware.
        
        The malware communicates with the command and control server at:
        
            rmtrrozssjvtuiwe.info
        
        using HTTP. The malware using the following two mechanisms to communicate
        with the server:
        
            GET /news/?s=nnnnnn [where 'nnnnnn' appears to be a random number]
            POST /news/

AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072

Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile:      (07) 3365 7031
Telephone:      (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
                AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours 
                which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
                On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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