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TrojanDownloader:Java/OpenConnection.PK

Posted: March 27, 2012

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 2/10
Infected PCs: 86
First Seen: March 27, 2012
OS(es) Affected: Windows

TrojanDownloader:Java/OpenConnection.PK is a malicious Trojan Java applet that exploits a vulnerability discussed in CVE-2010-0840. The vulnerability affects Java Runtime Environment (JRE) up to and involving version 6 release 18, and makes it possible for untrusted code to obtain browser security privileges under the computer user's account. TrojanDownloader:Java/OpenConnection.PK may spread through malicious websites. If the PC user is using a vulnerable version of Java, TrojanDownloader:Java/OpenConnection.PK can be successfully exploited and infect the computer. TrojanDownloader:Java/OpenConnection.PK exists inside a JAR file and is referenced by a Java applet. The TrojanDownloader:Java/OpenConnection.PK class will usually have some vague class names and will be set inside a JAR package. You should use an up-to-date anti-virus program to protect your computer from TrojanDownloader:Java/OpenConnection.PK.

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