Malicious File Detection: Malware Signed By Stolen Bit9 Certificate

critical Nessus Plugin ID 88959

Synopsis

Nessus detected potentially unwanted files on the remote host.

Description

The md5sum of one or more files on the remote Windows host matches the signature of malware that was signed by a certificate stolen from the security firm Bit9.

Verify that the remote files are legitimate and authorized in your environment.

Solution

Uninstall the remote software if it does not match your security policy, and investigate your network for further signs of a breach.

See Also

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/02/bit9-breach-began-in-july-2012/

http://www.nessus.org/u?e7dddf7f

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 88959

File Name: wmi_bit9_filescan.nbin

Version: 1.187

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 4/11/2016

Updated: 3/26/2024

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: malscan/enabled