W32.Randex.B

W32.Randex.B is a network-aware worm that will copy itself to the following paths:

• \Admin$\system32\msslut32.exe
• \c$\winnt\system32\msslut32.exe

on computers with weak administrator passwords.




August 8, 2003: Updated information regarding connection attempts to remote machines.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version June 7, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version June 7, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date June 7, 2003

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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: Medium