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ABAP.Rivpas.A

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: 14 April 2002
Updated: 13 February 2007 11:54:22 AM
Also Known As: SAP.VSoft.A, SAP.Willi.A, ABAP/Rivpas
Type: Virus


ABAP.Rivpas.A is a proof-of-concept virus. It was written to replicate using the Advanced Business Application Programming scripting language. The sample that we have received will not replicate in its current form, and thus is purely an intended virus.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version 16 April 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version 20 August 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version 16 April 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version 20 August 2008 revision 016
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date 17 April 2002

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: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Douglas Knowles
 
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