Discovered: May 19, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:39:05 PM
Also Known As: Win32.Kelvir.X [Computer Assoc, IM-Worm.Win32.Bropia.ab [Kaspe, W32/Kelvir.worm.gen [McAfee], WORM_KELVIR.AI [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Kelvir.CG is a worm that drops a copy of
W32.Spybot.PEN and sends a message to all MSN messenger contacts on the compromised computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version May 19, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version June 25, 2009 revision 003
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Initial Daily Certified version May 19, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version June 25, 2009 revision 007
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 24, 2005
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: Ka Chun Leung
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