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Linux.Lion.Worm

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: March 23, 2001
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:51:28 AM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Linux



Linux.Lion is a dangerous Linux worm that infects computers running Linux. This worm is similar to Linux.Ramen and does not execute on systems running Microsoft Windows.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version March 23, 2001
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
  • Initial Daily Certified version March 23, 2001
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date March 23, 2001

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 - 49
  • Number of Sites: 0 - 2
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Ralph Gutierrez
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