Discovered: March 22, 2009
Updated: March 25, 2009 11:50:17 AM
Also Known As: W32/TDSS.BU [F-Secure]
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 46,592 bytes; 39,879 bytes; 10,752 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
W32.Tidserv.G is a worm that spreads by copying itself to removable drives. It may also simulate a fake DHCP server and download potentially malicious files on to the compromised computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version March 22, 2009 revision 007
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Latest Rapid Release version August 22, 2009 revision 038
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Initial Daily Certified version March 22, 2009 revision 018
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Latest Daily Certified version August 26, 2009 revision 004
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Initial Weekly Certified release date March 25, 2009
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: Easy
Damage
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Damage Level: Medium
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Payload: Downloads additional files and redirects DNS queries.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
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Shared Drives: Copies itself to removable drives.
Writeup By: Mircea Ciubotariu
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