WM.PolyPoster

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:51:08 AM
Also Known As:: WM.Agent
Type:: Macro

The virus uses only one macro: AutoOpen.

To mark an infected document, it sets a document variable, ANTIVIRUS to 0xDC9949BB. It also adds this value to WIN.INI under Compatibility list to mark Global Template infection. Upon infection, it removes Tools|Macro, Tools|Customize, FileTemplates, and Format|Style from the MS Word menu.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version December 18, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version December 18, 2000
Initial Daily Certified version December 18, 2000
Latest Daily Certified version December 18, 2000
Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

Click 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: Low

Writeup By: Raul K. Elnitiarta

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