W32.Iberio

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: September 16, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:44:24 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000



W32.Iberio is a worm with back door capabilities that spreads by exploiting the Microsoft Windows Plug and Play Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (as described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-039).

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version September 16, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 2, 2008 revision 020
  • Initial Daily Certified version September 16, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date September 21, 2005

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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: Medium

Writeup By: Masaki Suenaga
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