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smss.exe overview

The file smss.exe is contained in the following software
  • Windows XP Home Edition, Deutsch   More information
    Version: 5.1.2600.1106
    Filedate: 2002-08-29 14:00:00
    Filesize: 45.568 bytes
    Filepath: C:\WINDOWS\system32\smss.exe
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  • Windows XP Home Edition, Deutsch   More information
    Version: 5.1.2600.1106
    Filedate: 2002-08-29 14:00:00
    Filesize: 508.928 bytes
    Filepath: C:\WINDOWS\I386\SYSTEM32\smss.exe
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smss.exe was found in the following malware reports:

W32.Dalbug.Worm

Technical details
...and executes these files: %windir%Smss.exe %windir%Csrss.exe...
...This is a non-malicious joke program that is executed by Smss.exe and Csrss.exe once they are running....
...NOTE: The files Smss.exe and Csrss.exe have the same file names as two system files that reside in the %windir%System32...
...ones in the System32 folder. During execution, the Smss.exe and Csrss.exe files keep the service running, and checking every three seconds to...
...following registry values: Smss.exe       %windir%smss.exe...
...process if it is activated. Smss.exe and Csrss.exe also try to create the these registry values, however if they detect...
...(instead of creating them). Finally, Smss.exe and Csrss.exe will also copy the worm to the following files:...
Source: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.dalbug.worm.html

Adware.DreamAd

Technical details
...File names: SMSS.exe When Adware.DreamAd is executed,...
...Copies itself to the %Windir%SMSS.exe folder. Note: %Windir% is a variable....
..."Debug" = "SMSS.exe" to the registry key:...
Removal instructions
..."Debug" = "SMSS.exe" Exit the Registry Editor....
Source: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/adware.dreamad.html

W32.Resdoc

About W32.Resdoc
...periodically attempts to copy itself to drive A. It also copies itself as %windir%Smss.exe. NOTE: %windir% is a variable....
Source: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.resdoc.html

Adware.Advision

Technical details
...File names: Smss.exe When this adware component...
Source: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/adware.advision.html

Backdoor.Zombam

Technical details
...Scan32.exe Smss.exe Spider.exe...
Source: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/backdoor.zombam.html

Backdoor.IRC.Flood.F

Technical details
...AntiVirus will not detect it. Smss.exe: This is an IRC client that...
...Adds the value: "SMSS" = "C:Winntsystem32CatRootsmss.exe"...
Removal instructions
...right pane, delete the value: SMSS Exit the Registry Editor....
Source: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/backdoor.irc.flood.f.html

Backdoor.IRC.Aladinz.F

Technical details
...to hide the mIRC client). SMSS.exe: A mIRC client....
..."<path to lsass.exe>" "smss" = "<path to smss.exe>"...
Removal instructions
...Scroll through the list and look for LSASS and SMSS. If you find one or both of...
..."lsass" "smss" Exit the Registry Editor....
Source: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/backdoor.irc.aladinz.f.html

Backdoor.IRC.Aladinz.O

Technical details
...qfile.dll smss.exe Soundsystem.gfx (detected...
..."UninstallString"=""%System%wbemmofgoodcom1staticsmss.exe" -uninstall" in the registry key:...
Removal instructions
..."UninstallString"=""%System%wbemmofgoodcom1staticsmss.exe" -uninstall" back to:...
Source: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/backdoor.irc.aladinz.o.html

Backdoor.Zombam.B

Technical details
...Scan32.exe Smss.exe Spider.exe...
......
Source: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/backdoor.zombam.b.html



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