Zmist (also known as Z0mbie.Mistfall) is a metamorphic computer virus created by the Russian virus writer known as Z0mbie. It was the first virus to use a technique known as "code integration". In the words of Ferrie and Ször:
This virus supports a unique new technique: code integration. The Mistfall engine contained in it is capable of decompiling Portable Executable files to [their] smallest elements, requiring 32 MB of memory. Zmist will insert itself into the code: it moves code blocks out of the way, inserts itself, regenerates code and data references, including relocation information, and rebuilds the executable.
Variants
Zmist.gen!674CD7362358 - discovered in 2012. ZMist!IK - discovered 2011 - 2012. Zmist.A - discovered in 2006 - 2007.
See also
Simile, a well-known metamorphic virus
Computer virus
Comparison of computer viruses
References
External links
"Hunting for metamorphic", Metamorphic viruses description by Ször and Ferrie
"Virus.Win32.ZMist.Predetect" by Secure List.