Discovered: October 24, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:12:30 PM
Also Known As: Worm.P2P.SpyBot.gen [KAV], W32/Spybot.worm.gen [McAfee]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.Kwbot.R.Worm is a worm that attempts to spread through the KaZaA file-sharing network and network shares with weak passwords. It also has backdoor Trojan capabilities, which allows an attacker to gain control of a compromised computer.
W32.Kwbot.R.Worm is a variant of W32.Kwbot.Worm and is packed with Petite. Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version October 24, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
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Initial Daily Certified version October 24, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 29, 2003
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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: Sergei Shevchenko
