Threat Descriptions

Trojan-Downloader:OSX/Jahlev.A

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Trojan-Downloader

Platform :

OSX

Aliases :

Trojan-Downloader:OSX/Jahlev.A

Summary

Trojan-Downloader:OSX/Jahlev.A entices the user into downloading a fake video codec, which supposedly will solve an Active X object error. The downloaded file is a mountable disk image (DMG) file used by Mac OS X to install applications, and contains an installer package named "install.pkg".

Removal

The F-Secure security product will automatically remove the file.

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

Execution

On installing the DMG file, the following image is displayed, as the trojan cleverly camouflages itself as a MacAccess installer:

Unbeknown to the victim, the trojan will install a file named "AdobeFlash" to "/Library/Internet Plug-Ins". The AdobeFlash is a copy of the preinstall/ preupgrade files from the DMG file's installer package, install.pkg, and is a script that appears as:

The output of the script is a file named "withlove", which is able to perform tasks in the backgrounds at regular intervals, while remaining hidden from the victim.The output file also contains a script that must be decoded to determine the task being performed. The task is contained in a file named "jah", and its purpose appears to be to connect to the URL: 94.102.60.[...], in order download and execute a file.As of this writing however, no files are available for download from this link.