Help removal of possible Vundo/Virtumond tried everything

cadkins45 · Mar 17, 2010

I have read several other threads regarding such malware and have tried multiple fixes to no avail. I have attached the HJT log, and my concerns are all of the rundll32 files with strange lettering, they are visible in my msconfig startup and have not previously been there. They look typical of a Vundo type item but I can't confirm. I have tried the following all in safe mode, no internet connection and with system restore off:

avast boot time scan with zero results
malwarebytes = nothing
spybot SD = nothing
VundoFix = nothing
HJT Fix Items = they reappear
AVG = nothing found

These are the file lines that concern me that have never been there before:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [tuvtsqdrv] rundll32.exe "pmljkh.dll",s

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [efccbasys] rundll32.exe "nnmjjg.dll",DllRegisterServer

O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [rqrspndrv] rundll32.exe "pmljkh.dll",s (User 'SYSTEM')

O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [efdeefsys] rundll32.exe "nnmjjg.dll",DllRegisterServer (User 'SYSTEM')

O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [rqrspndrv] rundll32.exe "pmljkh.dll",s (User 'Default user')

I have also read thoroughly through the XP fix thread for malware and tried nearly all items without success. Can somebody please confirm or advise on what it is I have on my hands here? I would greatly appreciate it.

dr.moriarty · Mar 18, 2010

Welcome to Major Geeks, cadkins45

A HijackThis log provides insufficient info for proper malware removal. Please read ALL of this message including the notes before doing anything.

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If you cannot seem to login to an infected user account, try using a different user account (if you have one) in either normal or safe boot mode and running only SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes while logged into this other user account. Then reboot and see if you can log into the problem user account. If you can then run SUPERAntiSpyware, Malwarebytes, ComboFix and MGtools on the infected account as requested in the instructions.

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cadkins45 · Mar 18, 2010

As stated in my original post I have read the "read and run me thread" and worked my way through the XP fixes with no success. However you can delete the thread or consider it closed, I have since fixed the issue. thank you for your response.

dr.moriarty · Mar 18, 2010

You're welcome!

cadkins45 said:

As stated in my original post I have read the "read and run me thread" and worked my way through the XP fixes with no success.
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I'm glad that you got your problem solved. However, for clarity's sake - these are the instructions stated in our WindowsXP Cleaning Procedure:

Step 3: Do You Still Have Problems

Yes, I’m still having problems

DO NOT run the READ ME again!!!! Please attach your logs as given below.

If you do not already have a thread started, start a new thread otherwise post the following in your original thread. Clearly describe in detail the problems you are having and how long ago they started. Think about what you were doing at the time.

Now you need to attach (See: HOW TO: Attach Items To Your Post ) the below logs created while running the above scans

SASlog.txt log from SuperAntiSpyware.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware log

ComboFix.txt (normally C:\ComboFix.txt)

RRlog.txt (from RootRepeal)

MGlogs.zip - normally it is C:\MGlogs.zip - only attach this log from MGtools.exe DO NOT attach any logs seen in the MGtools folder.

You should attach all of your logs in two messages after you have completed all scans. You need two messages since only 4 attachments are allowed in a single message.

Be patient after posting your logs and wait for one of the helpers to get to you. It can take a while to read thru all of the logs and to create individual fixes for you.

Also DO NOT BUMP your thread to try and get a faster answer. This will actually significantly delay getting an answer. See this: Don't Bump! It Only Hurts You!!!

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Help removal of possible Vundo/Virtumond tried everything

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