W97M.Proverb.A

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:56:57 AM
Type:: Virus

W97M.Proverb.A is a Word macro virus that infects active documents and the Normal.Dot template. This virus contains a bug that results in unexecuted code.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version March 30, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version March 30, 2000
Initial Daily Certified version March 30, 2000
Latest Daily Certified version March 30, 2000
Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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Threat Assessment

Wild

Wild Level: Low
Number of Infections: 50 - 999
Number of Sites: More than 10
Geographical Distribution: Medium
Threat Containment: Easy
Removal: Easy

Damage

Damage Level: Low

Distribution

Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: Andre Post

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