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sony_vegas_movie_studio_9_v9.0b_tsa36t5fu.exe

ClientConnect LTD

The file belongs to the ClientConnect (Conduit/Perion) platform, a utility that bundles and monetizes search toolbars and browser add-ons. The application sony_vegas_movie_studio_9_v9.0b_tsa36t5fu.exe by ClientConnect has been detected as adware by 16 anti-malware scanners. The program is a setup application that uses the Perion Download Manager installer. It is also typically executed from the user's temporary directory. While running, it connects to the Internet address cms.dmccint.com on port 80 using the HTTP protocol.
Publisher:
ClientConnect LTD  (signed and verified)

MD5:
f891ef6644249ec938ab550a515ebbb9

SHA-1:
0acca90f8b2948da7a4529df52bb8091afcd44a8

SHA-256:
b50d0c4d3df902e5c9dd744072d2d04bd519972c6b305b73e55f17c22174821e

Scanner detections:
16 / 68

Status:
Adware

Explanation:
Bundles the Conduit Toolbar and/or Conduit Search Protect.

Description:
This is an installer which may bundle legitimate applications with offers for additional 3rd-party applications that may be unwanted by the user. While the installer contains an 'opt-out' feature this is not set be defult and is usually overlooked.

Analysis date:
4/19/2024 8:24:10 AM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

avast!
Win32:Adware-BRM [PUP]
2014.9-141204

AVG
Generic
2015.0.3271

Baidu Antivirus
Adware.Win32.Toolbar
4.0.3.14124

Dr.Web
Adware.Conduit.87
9.0.1.0338

ESET NOD32
Win32/ClientConnect (variant)
8.10792

Fortinet FortiGate
Riskware/Agent
12/4/2014

G Data
Win32.Application.Conduit
14.12.24

K7 AntiVirus
Unwanted-Program
13.186.14161

Kaspersky
not-a-virus:WebToolbar.Win32.Agent
14.0.0.2849

Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.ClientConnect
v2014.12.04.06

McAfee
Artemis!F891EF664424
5600.6927

NANO AntiVirus
Trojan.Win32.ClientConnect.deinfe
0.28.6.63726

Qihoo 360 Security
HEUR/QVM30.1.Malware.Gen
1.0.0.1015

Reason Heuristics
PUP.ClientConnect.i
14.12.4.6

Trend Micro House Call
Suspicious_GEN.F47V1125
7.2.338

VIPRE Antivirus
Conduit
35192

File size:
675.3 KB (691,520 bytes)

File type:
Executable application (Win32 EXE)

Bundler/Installer:
Perion Download Manager (using Nullsoft Install System)

Language:
Language Neutral

Common path:
C:\users\{user}\appdata\local\temp\{random}.tmp\sony_vegas_movie_studio_9_v9.0b_tsa36t5fu.exe

Digital Signature
Signed by:
ClientConnect LTD

Authority:
VeriSign, Inc.

Valid from:
2/4/2014 12:00:00 AM

Valid to:
2/5/2016 11:59:59 PM

Subject:
CN=ClientConnect LTD, OU=Digital ID Class 3 - Microsoft Software Validation v2, OU=DM4, O=ClientConnect LTD, L=Ness Ziona, S=Israel, C=IL

Issuer:
CN=VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2010 CA, OU=Terms of use at https://www.verisign.com/rpa (c)10, OU=VeriSign Trust Network, O="VeriSign, Inc.", C=US

Serial number:
201C61613E36EF7DD163280196CD80F7

File PE Metadata
Compilation timestamp:
2/24/2012 7:19:59 PM

OS version:
5.0

OS bitness:
Win32

Subsystem:
Windows GUI

Linker version:
10.0

CTPH (ssdeep):
12288:MEsmGraC9Cl1/50Tu1an0XXAsOJt651ubbPpX9bT7IfvlA0I/pdy2Vrb6JOJod:MD/9Cl1u1n0AsEoWbbRNXEni0GbVrbvC

Entry address:
0x39E3

Entry point:
81, EC, D4, 02, 00, 00, 53, 55, 56, 57, 6A, 20, 33, ED, 5E, 89, 6C, 24, 18, C7, 44, 24, 10, D8, 91, 40, 00, 89, 6C, 24, 14, FF, 15, 30, 80, 40, 00, 68, 01, 80, 00, 00, FF, 15, B8, 80, 40, 00, 55, FF, 15, C0, 82, 40, 00, 6A, 08, A3, B8, 2E, 47, 00, E8, 37, 2A, 00, 00, 55, 68, B4, 02, 00, 00, A3, D0, 2D, 47, 00, 8D, 44, 24, 38, 50, 55, 68, 1C, 93, 40, 00, FF, 15, 84, 81, 40, 00, 68, 04, 93, 40, 00, 68, C0, AD, 46, 00, E8, 19, 27, 00, 00, FF, 15, B4, 80, 40, 00, 50, BF, A0, 30, 4C, 00, 57, E8, 07, 27, 00, 00...
 
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Entropy:
7.9632

Packer / compiler:
Nullsoft install system v2.x

Code size:
28 KB (28,672 bytes)

The executing file has been seen to make the following network communication in live environments.

TCP (HTTP):
Connects to cms.dmccint.com  (23.67.242.80:80)

 
http://cms.dmccint.com/DynamicOffer/14512141/14533264/?mainofferId=14508707&CurrentStep=2&TotalSteps=4&DownloadBrowser=IE&CType=-1&UserMode=-1&DMVersion=1.3.4.45.14532130.01&Language=US-EN

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