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