W32.Gase.intd

W32.Gase.intd is an intended worm that attempts to send itself to all contacts in the Windows Address Book. Due to bugs in the code, the email routine does not work as designed.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 30, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version December 30, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date December 31, 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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low