W32.Randex.P

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: September 24, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:07:58 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP


W32.Randex.P is a network-aware worm that will attempt to connect to a predetermined IRC server to receive instructions from its author.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version September 25, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
  • Initial Daily Certified version September 25, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 1, 2003

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: Medium

Writeup By: Douglas Knowles
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