Malcode has been detected (malcode-RootkitDropper1)

About this signature or vulnerability

Proventia Desktop: The detected file suspiciously performs driver installation and other malicious activities similar to behaviors found in rootkit droppers

Default risk level

Low risk vulnerability Low

Sensors that have this signature

Proventia Desktop: 2020

Systems affected

Sun Solaris, Linux Linux, IBM AIX, WindRiver BSDOS, SGI IRIX, HP HP-UX, SCO SCO Unix, Microsoft Windows 98, Data General DG/UX, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows NT: 4.0, Microsoft Windows 98SE, Microsoft Windows 2000, Compaq Tru64, Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server

Type

Suspicious Activity

Vulnerability description

Malcode has been detected.

How to remove this vulnerability

If the software is not desired, uninstall it from your system. Use an up-to-date antivirus or spyware removal program to determine if the target computer is host to a spyware program.

References

ISS X-Force
Malcode has been detected
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/16109.php