RUNSQL.EXE - Dangerous

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What we know about RUNSQL.EXE:

The filename RUNSQL.EXE was first seen on Sep 22 2007 in URUGUAY. It has also been seen in the following geographical regions of the Prevx community:

  • MALAYSIA on Sep 22 2007
  • SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO on Mar 17 2008
  • SPAIN on May 6 2008
  • The EUROPEAN UNION on May 6 2008
  • The UNITED STATES on Mar 22 2008
  • GERMANY on Mar 22 2008
The filename RUNSQL.EXE refers to many versions of an executable program.

The most common file size is 201,728 bytes. But the following file sizes have also been seen:

  • 202,752 bytes
  • 203,776 bytes

The filename is associated with the malware group Trojan.Downloader.Some files using the name RUNSQL.EXE are also associated with the malware groups:
  • TROJAN.AGENT.GEN
  • AVA
 These files have no vendor, product or version information specified in the file header.

RUNSQL.EXE has been seen to perform the following behavior(s):

  • Can communicate with other computer systems using HTTP protocols
  • Executes a Process
  • The Process is packed and/or encrypted using a software packing process
  • Adds a Registry Key (RUN) to auto start Programs on system start up
  • Executes Processes stored in Temporary Folders
  • Writes to another Process's Virtual Memory (Process Hijacking)
  • This Process Creates Other Processes On Disk
  • This Process Deletes Other Processes From Disk
  • Registers a Dynamic Link Library File
  • Creates potentially fake system tray messages and error warnings
  • Opens pop up browser windows

RUNSQL.EXE has been the subject of the following behavior(s):

  • Created as a process on disk
  • Executed as a Process
  • Added as a Registry auto start to load Program on Boot up
  • Executed from Temporary Folders
  • Has code inserted into its Virtual Memory space by other programs
  • Terminated as a Process
  • Copied to multiple locations on the system

RUNSQL.EXE can also use the following file names:

  • 2349392535.EXE
  • 1885425491.EXE
  • 313249339.EXE
  • 879319669.EXE
  • 55263306.DAT
  • 40096516.EXE
  • 59070288.EXE
  • TESTE4_P.EXE
  • 83066595.EXE
  • 86960694.EXE
  • 32822918.EXE
  • 49466899.EXE
  • 86220563.EXE
  • 94826677.EXE
  • 48103574.EXE
  • 37992544.EXE
  • 73849708.DAT
  • 63468806.EXE
  • RUNSQL.EXE__DELETE_ON_REBOOT
  • HPZSDVVS342T
  • 65784968.DAT
  • TQQBJZKYO.EXE
  • TESTE4_P[1].EXE
  • DPTRREXMSI-687.PMS.EXE
  • BA702D98AC626C79B7A3B012EC4A0F03.EXE
  • TMP1891936.LOG
  • 41176417.DAT
  • 60325CAHP25CAS.EXE
  • HPZSDVVS342V
  • 68786344.DAT
  • TMP0994290.LOG
  • 08987767.SVD
  • DPTRRAXTBG-60.PMS.EXE
  • CFF28CCE4B769CD44AEBCAE7CF686EEA.EXE