Discovered: December 23, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:54:18 AM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
The VBS.Celeron.Worm attempts to spread itself through the KaZaA file-sharing network. The existence of the file CELERON_VIVE.txt is an indication of a possible infection.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version December 24, 2002
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Latest Rapid Release version December 24, 2002
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Initial Daily Certified version December 24, 2002
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Latest Daily Certified version June 17, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 24, 2002
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Yana Liu
