Discovered: May 30, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:23:52 PM
Also Known As: Worm.Win32.Padobot.Gen [Kasper
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows XP
W32.Korgo.D is a minor variant of
W32.Korgo.C. This worm propagates by exploiting the LSASS vulnerability on TCP port 445 (as described in
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011) and opens a backdoor on TCP ports 113 and 3067.
Note: Definitions dated before May 31, 2004 may detect this threat as "Bloodhound.Packed."
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version May 31, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
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Initial Daily Certified version May 31, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date June 2, 2004
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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: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Maryl Magee