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W32.Stavron.A

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: March 31, 2006
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:52:21 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP


W32.Stavron.A is a worm that overwrites files and spreads through network shares.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version April 1, 2006
  • Latest Rapid Release version April 1, 2006
  • Initial Daily Certified version April 1, 2006
  • Latest Daily Certified version April 1, 2006
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date April 5, 2006

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: Medium

Writeup By: Mircea Ciubotariu
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