File name:

Install_AIM59[1].exe

Full analysis: https://app.any.run/tasks/bb6caca4-2e54-4359-904b-4aec5093ad86
Verdict: Malicious activity
Analysis date: March 21, 2024, 12:06:51
OS: Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 (build: 7601, 32 bit)
Indicators:
MIME: application/x-dosexec
File info: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
MD5:

3411A5717D5E6D7D31B0F24FF7B59FAB

SHA1:

40CB866AA8EB6321BF5F73343B18B4886E6119D1

SHA256:

4A56ACB4F236582AF60DB6BF4447DA526B04AACA7508DB1C516AEB5944E8EB38

SSDEEP:

98304:ACB20TtTZGUFmgO+9Njwj7/3hX4DdF1T6K2Jqy0J/NPqBKnPtRB66BxRblaIbxv0:398O16yG1Bfuk7PEWGen9pvzX3X9

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  • MALICIOUS

    • Drops the executable file immediately after the start

      • Install_AIM59[1].exe (PID: 4044)
      • AolAod.exe (PID: 2688)
      • AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE (PID: 2292)
      • viewpoint.exe (PID: 2168)
      • MtsAxInstaller.exe (PID: 3068)
      • AOLToolbar.exe (PID: 3324)

    • Creates a writable file in the system directory

      • AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE (PID: 2292)
      • AOLToolbar.exe (PID: 3324)

    • Changes the autorun value in the registry

      • MtsAxInstaller.exe (PID: 3068)

    • Registers / Runs the DLL via REGSVR32.EXE

      • AOLToolbar.exe (PID: 3324)

    • Scans artifacts that could help determine the target

      • AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE (PID: 2292)

  • SUSPICIOUS

    • Executable content was dropped or overwritten

      • Install_AIM59[1].exe (PID: 4044)
      • extrac32.exe (PID: 2256)
      • AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE (PID: 2292)
      • AolAod.exe (PID: 2688)
      • viewpoint.exe (PID: 2168)
      • MtsAxInstaller.exe (PID: 3068)
      • AOLToolbar.exe (PID: 3324)

    • Searches for installed software

      • AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE (PID: 2292)

    • Creates a software uninstall entry

      • AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE (PID: 2292)
      • MtsAxInstaller.exe (PID: 3068)
      • AOLToolbar.exe (PID: 3324)

    • Process drops legitimate windows executable

      • AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE (PID: 2292)
      • AOLToolbar.exe (PID: 3324)

    • The process drops C-runtime libraries

      • AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE (PID: 2292)

    • Reads the Internet Settings

      • AolAod.exe (PID: 2688)
      • AolAod.exe (PID: 1928)
      • AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE (PID: 2292)
      • AOLToolbar.exe (PID: 3324)

    • Reads security settings of Internet Explorer

      • AolAod.exe (PID: 2688)
      • AolAod.exe (PID: 1928)
      • AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE (PID: 2292)

    • Starts itself from another location

      • AolAod.exe (PID: 2688)

    • Creates/Modifies COM task schedule object

      • MtsAxInstaller.exe (PID: 3068)
      • regsvr32.exe (PID: 2744)
      • GLJ27D7.tmp (PID: 2728)
      • GLJ27D7.tmp (PID: 1336)
      • AOLToolbar.exe (PID: 3324)

    • The process creates files with name similar to system file names

      • MtsAxInstaller.exe (PID: 3068)
      • viewpoint.exe (PID: 2168)

    • Starts application with an unusual extension

      • AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE (PID: 2292)

    • Changes the Home page of Internet Explorer

      • AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE (PID: 2292)

    • Changes the title of the Internet Explorer window

      • AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE (PID: 2292)

    • Starts CMD.EXE for commands execution

      • AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE (PID: 2292)

  • INFO

    • Checks supported languages

      • Install_AIM59[1].exe (PID: 4044)
      • AolOnDesktop.exe (PID: 2792)
      • AolAod.exe (PID: 2688)
      • viewpoint.exe (PID: 2168)
      • AolAod.exe (PID: 1928)
      • MtsAxInstaller.exe (PID: 3068)
      • AOLToolbar.exe (PID: 3324)
      • GLJ27D7.tmp (PID: 2728)
      • GLJ27D7.tmp (PID: 1336)
      • AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE (PID: 2292)

    • Reads the computer name

      • Install_AIM59[1].exe (PID: 4044)
      • AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE (PID: 2292)
      • AolAod.exe (PID: 2688)
      • AolAod.exe (PID: 1928)
      • MtsAxInstaller.exe (PID: 3068)
      • AOLToolbar.exe (PID: 3324)
      • GLJ27D7.tmp (PID: 2728)
      • AolOnDesktop.exe (PID: 2792)

    • Create files in a temporary directory

      • AolOnDesktop.exe (PID: 2792)
      • extrac32.exe (PID: 2256)
      • viewpoint.exe (PID: 2168)
      • AOLToolbar.exe (PID: 3324)
      • Install_AIM59[1].exe (PID: 4044)
      • AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE (PID: 2292)

    • Creates files in the program directory

      • AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE (PID: 2292)
      • AolAod.exe (PID: 2688)
      • AolAod.exe (PID: 1928)
      • viewpoint.exe (PID: 2168)
      • MtsAxInstaller.exe (PID: 3068)
      • AOLToolbar.exe (PID: 3324)

    • Drops the executable file immediately after the start

      • extrac32.exe (PID: 2256)

    • Checks proxy server information

      • AolAod.exe (PID: 1928)

    • Reads the machine GUID from the registry

      • AolAod.exe (PID: 1928)
      • MtsAxInstaller.exe (PID: 3068)

    • Reads Environment values

      • AOLToolbar.exe (PID: 3324)

    • Creates files or folders in the user directory

      • AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE (PID: 2292)
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No Malware configuration.

TRiD

.exe | Wise Installer executable (91.7)
.exe | Win64 Executable (generic) (5.3)
.dll | Win32 Dynamic Link Library (generic) (1.2)
.exe | Win32 Executable (generic) (0.8)
.exe | Generic Win/DOS Executable (0.3)

EXIF

EXE

MachineType: Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
TimeStamp: 1999:04:08 20:24:47+00:00
ImageFileCharacteristics: No relocs, Executable, No line numbers, No symbols, 32-bit
PEType: PE32
LinkerVersion: 6
CodeSize: 512
InitializedDataSize: 8499712
UninitializedDataSize: -
EntryPoint: 0x1000
OSVersion: 4
ImageVersion: -
SubsystemVersion: 4
Subsystem: Windows GUI
FileVersionNumber: 5.9.6089.0
ProductVersionNumber: 5.9.6089.0
FileFlagsMask: 0x003f
FileFlags: (none)
FileOS: Windows 16-bit
ObjectFileType: Executable application
FileSubtype: -
LanguageCode: English (U.S.)
CharacterSet: Windows, Latin1
CompanyName: America Online
FileDescription: Setup
FileVersion: 5.9.6089
LegalCopyright: America Online
No data.
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Total processes
55
Monitored processes
14
Malicious processes
6
Suspicious processes
2

Behavior graph

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start install_aim59[1].exe aim_installer_derandomized.exe aolondesktop.exe no specs extrac32.exe aolaod.exe aolaod.exe viewpoint.exe mtsaxinstaller.exe aoltoolbar.exe regsvr32.exe no specs glj27d7.tmp no specs glj27d7.tmp no specs cmd.exe no specs install_aim59[1].exe no specs

Process information

PID
CMD
Path
Indicators
Parent process
1336"C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\GLJ27D7.tmp" C:\Program Files\AIM\rtvideo.dllC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\GLJ27D7.tmp—AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE
User:
admin
Integrity Level:
HIGH
Exit code:
0
Modules
Images
c:\users\admin\appdata\local\temp\glj27d7.tmp
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\apphelp.dll
c:\windows\apppatch\aclayers.dll
c:\windows\system32\sspicli.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\rpcrt4.dll
c:\windows\system32\user32.dll
1928"C:\Program Files\AOD\AolAod.exe" -put_iconsC:\Program Files\AOD\AolAod.exe
AolAod.exe
User:
admin
Company:
America Online Inc.
Integrity Level:
HIGH
Description:
AOL On Desktop
Exit code:
0
Version:
1, 0, 0, 80
Modules
Images
c:\program files\aod\aolaod.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\urlmon.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\api-ms-win-downlevel-ole32-l1-1-0.dll
c:\windows\system32\ole32.dll
c:\windows\system32\gdi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\user32.dll
2168"C:\PROGRA~1\AIM\VIEWPO~1.EXE" /S /s-C:\Program Files\AIM\viewpoint.exe
AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE
User:
admin
Integrity Level:
HIGH
Exit code:
0
Modules
Images
c:\program files\aim\viewpoint.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\user32.dll
c:\windows\system32\gdi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\lpk.dll
c:\windows\system32\usp10.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\advapi32.dll
2240C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe /d /cC:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe—AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE
User:
admin
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
HIGH
Description:
Windows Command Processor
Exit code:
0
Version:
6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)
Modules
Images
c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\winbrand.dll
c:\windows\system32\user32.dll
c:\windows\system32\gdi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\lpk.dll
c:\windows\system32\usp10.dll
2256extrac32.exe /e /y /l "C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\gac89BD.tmp.dir" "C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\gac89BD.tmp.dir\data_install.cab"C:\Windows\System32\extrac32.exe
AolOnDesktop.exe
User:
admin
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
HIGH
Description:
Microsoft® CAB File Extract Utility
Exit code:
0
Version:
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Modules
Images
c:\windows\system32\extrac32.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\user32.dll
c:\windows\system32\gdi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\lpk.dll
c:\windows\system32\usp10.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\winsxs\x86_microsoft.windows.common-controls_6595b64144ccf1df_6.0.7601.24483_none_2b200f664577e14b\comctl32.dll
2292C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\GLB2788.tmp 4736 C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\INSTAL~1.EXEC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE
Install_AIM59[1].exe
User:
admin
Integrity Level:
HIGH
Exit code:
0
Modules
Images
c:\users\admin\appdata\local\temp\aim_installer_derandomized.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\user32.dll
c:\windows\system32\gdi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\lpk.dll
c:\windows\system32\usp10.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\advapi32.dll
2340"C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Install_AIM59[1].exe" C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\Install_AIM59[1].exe—explorer.exe
User:
admin
Integrity Level:
MEDIUM
Exit code:
3221226540
Modules
Images
c:\users\admin\appdata\local\temp\install_aim59[1].exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
2688"C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\gac89BD.tmp.dir\AolAod.exe" -installC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\gac89BD.tmp.dir\AolAod.exe
AolOnDesktop.exe
User:
admin
Company:
America Online Inc.
Integrity Level:
HIGH
Description:
AOL On Desktop
Exit code:
0
Version:
1, 0, 0, 80
Modules
Images
c:\users\admin\appdata\local\temp\gac89bd.tmp.dir\aolaod.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\urlmon.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\api-ms-win-downlevel-ole32-l1-1-0.dll
c:\windows\system32\ole32.dll
c:\windows\system32\gdi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\user32.dll
2728"C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\GLJ27D7.tmp" C:\Program Files\AIM\aimapi.dllC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\GLJ27D7.tmp—AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE
User:
admin
Integrity Level:
HIGH
Exit code:
0
Modules
Images
c:\users\admin\appdata\local\temp\glj27d7.tmp
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\apphelp.dll
c:\windows\apppatch\aclayers.dll
c:\windows\system32\sspicli.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\rpcrt4.dll
c:\windows\system32\user32.dll
2744C:\Windows\system32\regsvr32.exe /s C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\AOLTOO~1\smartbox.dllC:\Windows\System32\regsvr32.exe—AOLToolbar.exe
User:
admin
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
HIGH
Description:
Microsoft(C) Register Server
Exit code:
0
Version:
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Modules
Images
c:\windows\system32\regsvr32.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\advapi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\sechost.dll
c:\windows\system32\rpcrt4.dll
c:\windows\system32\user32.dll
c:\windows\system32\gdi32.dll
Total events
15 400
Read events
11 839
Write events
3 509
Delete events
52

Modification events

(PID) Process:(4044) Install_AIM59[1].exeKey:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Session Manager
Operation:writeName:PendingFileRenameOperations
Value:
\??\C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXE
(PID) Process:(2292) AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXEKey:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs
Operation:writeName:C:\Windows\System32\msvcr71.dll
Value:
1
(PID) Process:(2292) AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXEKey:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AOL Instant Messenger
Operation:writeName:DisplayName
Value:
AOL Instant Messenger
(PID) Process:(2292) AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXEKey:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AOL Instant Messenger
Operation:writeName:UninstallString
Value:
C:\Program Files\AIM\uninstll.exe -LOG= C:\Program Files\AIM\install.log -OEM=
(PID) Process:(2292) AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXEKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap
Operation:writeName:ProxyBypass
Value:
1
(PID) Process:(2292) AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXEKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap
Operation:writeName:IntranetName
Value:
1
(PID) Process:(2292) AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXEKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap
Operation:writeName:UNCAsIntranet
Value:
1
(PID) Process:(2292) AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXEKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap
Operation:writeName:AutoDetect
Value:
0
(PID) Process:(2792) AolOnDesktop.exeKey:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Operation:delete valueName:defaultselfextr_autorun
Value:
(PID) Process:(2688) AolAod.exeKey:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Gtek\AOD
Operation:writeName:InstallPath
Value:
C:\Program Files\AOD
Executable files
225
Suspicious files
41
Text files
262
Unknown types
5

Dropped files

PID
Process
Filename
Type
2292AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXEC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\GLK29DC.tmpexecutable
MD5:7DA84A0EB210E830443813B91DCE4984
SHA256:535D9B8921721C77698C932895C027259005962405D1C61E3D3EA05CDA95E31D
2292AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXEC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\~GLH0000.TMPexecutable
MD5:9DA8F742593D4BBCA708B90725282AE2
SHA256:E362A9815527869E0F71FDF766A1C3648E307145DEFDA7A5279914E522BCB57C
4044Install_AIM59[1].exeC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\GLB2788.tmpexecutable
MD5:3893F1A8E6DCA273EA6E644F15DFBED0
SHA256:2910F52C61D8BC80D789CF188F235DE063F7615368F218C6668AF52E49EB58B1
2292AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXEC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\GLJ27D7.tmpexecutable
MD5:6F608D264503796BEBD7CD66B687BE92
SHA256:49833D2820AFB1D7409DFBD916480F2CDF5787D2E2D94166725BEB9064922D5D
4044Install_AIM59[1].exeC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXEexecutable
MD5:3893F1A8E6DCA273EA6E644F15DFBED0
SHA256:2910F52C61D8BC80D789CF188F235DE063F7615368F218C6668AF52E49EB58B1
2292AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXEC:\Program Files\AIM\xpcs.dllexecutable
MD5:BE1EBECDE79A9410DEAA66C48ACB639B
SHA256:3131B85A537A8D4A2ECAE5B5A93EA863DD759715016365EB2A20CF1F6BECB1F9
2292AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXEC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\~GLH0004.TMPbinary
MD5:5B2970DCFD620FE6AF4F11AFAF01EC38
SHA256:D15C1638D5D06692B5B402405E3DB3DEE44EEB537F1C033AA670DDB9534C2160
2292AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXEC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\AOLFirewallMgr.dllexecutable
MD5:CF5DB3A85FB58E6D3E37342B7494A9FB
SHA256:C39FD6E58E66B1AE9D0F22AADB9FBDA12394C1AD2ED3417985BB0E2A0EF86A2E
2292AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXEC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\~GLH0003.TMPexecutable
MD5:CF5DB3A85FB58E6D3E37342B7494A9FB
SHA256:C39FD6E58E66B1AE9D0F22AADB9FBDA12394C1AD2ED3417985BB0E2A0EF86A2E
2292AIM_INSTALLER_DERANDOMIZED.EXEC:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\AOLInstallerFW.dllexecutable
MD5:4994843821F841B66F70F87E889B7C4A
SHA256:001715BA41A3F8CDD70A506598ADEB66C6644306FF9134D9173C4400089DDB60
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HTTP(S) requests
1
TCP/UDP connections
5
DNS requests
1
Threats
0

HTTP requests

PID
Process
Method
HTTP Code
IP
URL
CN
Type
Size
Reputation
1928
AolAod.exe
GET
—
13.248.158.7:80
http://www.aol-install.com/aod/update/795901/0/url/default_install_bb_1.acb?src=795901
unknown
—
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Connections

PID
Process
IP
Domain
ASN
CN
Reputation
4
System
192.168.100.255:137
—
—
—
unknown
—
—
224.0.0.252:5355
—
—
—
unknown
4
System
192.168.100.255:138
—
—
—
unknown
1080
svchost.exe
224.0.0.252:5355
—
—
—
unknown
1928
AolAod.exe
13.248.158.7:80
www.aol-install.com
AMAZON-02
US
unknown

DNS requests

Domain
IP
Reputation
www.aol-install.com
  • 13.248.158.7
  • 76.223.84.192
unknown

Threats

No threats detected
No debug info
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Reports
Install_AIM59[1].exe