Dec 2, 09 Avast anti virus false report bug (Win32:Delf-MZG)

swdw · 12-03-09, 09:43 AM

Had hundreds of files flagged as infected, Thankfully, checked their site and found this:

Hello,

last night, avast had a bad false positive issue. At around 12:15am GMT we released VPS update 091203-0 which started flagging hundreds of innocent files as a "Win32elf-MZG" Trojan (or, in less common cases, as "Win32:Zbot-MKK"). Among the files affected were high-profile programs produced by Adobe, Realtek sound card drivers, various media players etc.

We are still investigating the issue, trying to find out what exactly happened and how to make absolutely sure it will not happen again.

At 5:50am GMT, another VPS update (091203-1) was released, fixing the issue (for both "Win32elf-MZG" and "Win32:Zbot-MKK").
Those who have not used their computers between 12:15am and 5:50am will most likely not be affected.

If you're still using the bad VPS (091203-0) we recommend to invoke a VPS update immediately.

Our technical support team is currently preparing extensive HOWTOs about how to fix the situation for those who were hit by the problem.

We will be updating you shortly.

We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

Thanks,
Vlk

AVGWarhawk · 12-03-09, 09:47 AM

I got the new version for the home last night and had no issues.

Strange.

Raptor1 · 12-03-09, 09:48 AM

I've had no issues, but it did spot a couple of them on my notebook.

FIREWALL · 12-03-09, 10:44 AM

Thx swdw

Reece · 12-03-09, 08:45 PM

Hmm, the virus scanner is a virus,

need to scan itself!!

Carotio · 12-03-09, 09:16 PM

I have read about that Avast issue too.
Not the first time, an anti-virus program give false reports. I had the same problem with the anti-virus in Comodo Internet Security, so I disabled that part and have used AVG ever since.

12-03-09, 09:43 AM	#1
swdw Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 921 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	Dec 2, 09 Avast anti virus false report bug (Win32:Delf-MZG) Had hundreds of files flagged as infected, Thankfully, checked their site and found this: Hello, last night, avast had a bad false positive issue. At around 12:15am GMT we released VPS update 091203-0 which started flagging hundreds of innocent files as a "Win32elf-MZG" Trojan (or, in less common cases, as "Win32:Zbot-MKK"). Among the files affected were high-profile programs produced by Adobe, Realtek sound card drivers, various media players etc. We are still investigating the issue, trying to find out what exactly happened and how to make absolutely sure it will not happen again. At 5:50am GMT, another VPS update (091203-1) was released, fixing the issue (for both "Win32elf-MZG" and "Win32:Zbot-MKK"). Those who have not used their computers between 12:15am and 5:50am will most likely not be affected. If you're still using the bad VPS (091203-0) we recommend to invoke a VPS update immediately. Our technical support team is currently preparing extensive HOWTOs about how to fix the situation for those who were hit by the problem. We will be updating you shortly. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. Thanks, Vlk __________________ "There are only two types of ships- submarines...... and targets" Unknown "you wouldn't catch me on a ship that deliberately sinks itself"- comment to me from a surface sailor. System: AMD 6300 3.5 GHz \| 32GB DDR3 \| SATA 300 320GB HD, SATA III 1TB HD, SATA III 1.TB HD \| ASUS Sonar DS sound card NVIDIA 1660 Super OC \| Windows 10

12-03-09, 09:47 AM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I got the new version for the home last night and had no issues. Strange. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

12-03-09, 09:48 AM	#3
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	I've had no issues, but it did spot a couple of them on my notebook. __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

12-03-09, 10:44 AM	#4
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Thx swdw __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

12-03-09, 08:45 PM	#5
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Hmm, the virus scanner is a virus, need to scan itself!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

12-03-09, 09:16 PM	#6
Carotio Mr. Bad Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aabenraa, Denmark Posts: 1,488 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	I have read about that Avast issue too. Not the first time, an anti-virus program give false reports. I had the same problem with the anti-virus in Comodo Internet Security, so I disabled that part and have used AVG ever since. __________________ Download my mods from SHMF Follow my photography here taler dansk, speak English, spreche Deutsch, parle français, forstår svenska/norsk, comprendo castellano