Malcode has been detected (malcode-SystemHijack3)

About this signature or vulnerability

Proventia Desktop: The detected file overwrites currently running system services. This is generally a very malicious activity.

Default risk level

Low risk vulnerability Low

Sensors that have this signature

Proventia Desktop: 8.0.605.0

Systems affected

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