VBS.Gnutella

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:54:29 AM
Also Known As:: Gnutella.worm, VBS/GWV.a, VBS_GNUTELWORM, VBS.Gnut.A, VBS/Gnu
Type:: Worm

VBS.Gnutella only affects users of the Gnutella file sharing application. This worm spreads by making a copy of itself in the Gnutella program directory, then making that directory available for sharing files on the Gnutella network.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version May 30, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version May 30, 2000
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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Threat Assessment

Wild

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

Damage

Damage Level: Low

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Technical Details

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