Discovered: August 26, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:26:52 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows XP
W32.Scane is a worm that attempts to spread by exploiting the
Microsoft Windows LSASS Buffer Overrun Vulnerability.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version August 27, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version August 27, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 31, 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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: Paul Mangan
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