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Trojan.Mdropper

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: March 19, 2005
Updated: March 19, 2005 10:54:06 AM
Type: Trojan
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000

Trojan.Mdropper is a Trojan horse that exploits Microsoft Word/Excel vulnerabilities to drop other threats on to the compromised computer.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version March 19, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 3, 2009 revision 020
  • Initial Daily Certified version March 19, 2005 revision 007
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 3, 2009 revision 023
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date March 23, 2005

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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: Low
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