W32.Ifbo.A

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: May 10, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:38:44 PM
Also Known As: Hacktool.DCOMScan, Win32.Berkor.A [Computer Assoc, Net-Worm.Win32.Padobot.z [Kasp, Exploit-DcomRpc.gen [McAfee], W32/Doxpar-C [Sophos], WORM_KORGO.AG [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP



W32.Ifbo.A is a worm that spreads by exploiting he Microsoft Windows Local Security Authority Service Remote Buffer Overflow (as described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011) and disables security services.

Note: Virus definitions dated prior to May 11, 2005 may detect this threat as Hacktool.DCOMScan.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 11, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 11, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 11, 2005

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Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 - 49
  • Number of Sites: 3 - 9
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: Fergal Ladley
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