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soft32_java runtime environment_1.0.exe

Covus Freemium GmbH

The application soft32_java runtime environment_1.0.exe by Covus Freemium GmbH has been detected as a potentially unwanted program by 1 anti-malware scanner with very strong indications that the file is a potential threat. The program is a setup application that uses the Covus installer. The installer is marketed through download protals and search ads as the free Oracle Java Runtime but will also install additional software offers which include adware, PUPs and browser toolbars. The file has been seen being downloaded from java-runtime-environment.de.xtremedownload.com a web site host known to distribute potentially unwanted software operated by WeDownload, Ltd.
Publisher:
Covus Freemium GmbH  (signed and verified)

MD5:
9a8f3da7c3929fc0860307c6738e3caf

SHA-1:
d940878a7a8e432f6600f4d3b05ee804c25634d1

SHA-256:
0676d8d5200a5301b40a241e773316170fadf8c763d52e99c3fb5d2c7d453254

Scanner detections:
1 / 68

Status:
Potentially unwanted

Explanation:
Includes bundled offers in the installer/download manager that include adware components such as Best-markit, and Search Protect (ClientConnect).

Description:
This 'download manager' is also considered bundleware, a utility designed to download software (possibly legitimate or opensource) and bundle it with a number of optional offers including ad-supported utilities, toolbars, shopping comparison tools and browser extensions.

Analysis date:
4/27/2024 1:59:06 AM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

Reason Heuristics
PUP.Covus.CovusFreemium.Bundler (M)
16.2.28.1

File size:
458 KB (468,968 bytes)

File type:
Executable application (Win32 EXE)

Bundler/Installer:
Covus

Language:
English (United States)

Common path:
C:\users\{user}\downloads\soft32_java runtime environment_1.0.exe

Digital Signature
Signed by:
Covus Freemium GmbH

Authority:
GlobalSign nv-sa

Valid from:
1/28/2013 10:21:57 AM

Valid to:
1/29/2015 10:21:57 AM

Subject:
CN=Covus Freemium GmbH, O=Covus Freemium GmbH, L=Berlin, S=Berlin, C=DE

Issuer:
CN=GlobalSign CodeSigning CA - G2, O=GlobalSign nv-sa, C=BE

Serial number:
11211DBCB8A07ED407612FC406EFD259BE29

File PE Metadata
Compilation timestamp:
6/6/2014 9:59:28 AM

OS version:
5.1

OS bitness:
Win32

Subsystem:
Windows GUI

Linker version:
10.0

CTPH (ssdeep):
6144:9qiYD1rcPt3QC/8Y5LUjUJIDaM+zTlztEtuKGdk8yF6GH8VPflPraKm33Bo0WtCk:9YcPtTX5RYX+zZ4vuVX1Hh0WtC7uM1vA

Entry address:
0x1C994

Entry point:
E8, A0, 48, 00, 00, E9, 89, FE, FF, FF, CC, CC, 8B, 44, 24, 08, 8B, 4C, 24, 10, 0B, C8, 8B, 4C, 24, 0C, 75, 09, 8B, 44, 24, 04, F7, E1, C2, 10, 00, 53, F7, E1, 8B, D8, 8B, 44, 24, 08, F7, 64, 24, 14, 03, D8, 8B, 44, 24, 08, F7, E1, 03, D3, 5B, C2, 10, 00, 8B, FF, 55, 8B, EC, 83, EC, 20, 8B, 45, 08, 56, 57, 6A, 08, 59, BE, 0C, DE, 42, 00, 8D, 7D, E0, F3, A5, 89, 45, F8, 8B, 45, 0C, 5F, 89, 45, FC, 5E, 85, C0, 74, 0C, F6, 00, 08, 74, 07, C7, 45, F4, 00, 40, 99, 01, 8D, 45, F4, 50, FF, 75, F0, FF, 75, E4, FF...
 
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Code size:
170.5 KB (174,592 bytes)

The file soft32_java runtime environment_1.0.exe has been seen being distributed by the following URL.

http://java-runtime-environment.de.xtremedownload.com/get/file/id/.../?lp=adwords&tg=de&kw=Java script free download&mt=b&ad=49968828428&pl=&ds=s&gclid=CKm4_7Ko974CFWnpwgodNDAAuw

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