Linux.Cheese.Worm

This worm attempts to spread itself to computers that have been compromised by Linux.Lion.Worm, and to remove the security hole that allowed the replication to occur. It is not considered harmful, but it is a misguided attempt to address a security issue.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 22, 2001
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version May 22, 2001
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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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