Trojan.Dowiex

Trojan.Dowiex is a Trojan horse that attempts to modify all files on the compromised computer and downloads a copy of Infostealer.Wowcraft. It also exploits the Microsoft DirectAnimation Path ActiveX Control Could Allow Remote Code Execution vulnerability (as described in the Microsoft Security Advisory 925444).

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version October 17, 2006
• Latest Rapid Release version July 27, 2009 revision 085
• Initial Daily Certified version October 17, 2006 revision 002
• Latest Daily Certified version July 27, 2009 revision 073
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 18, 2006

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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: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low