W97M.Homer

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:49:32 AM
Type:: Virus

This Word 97 and 2000 macro virus uses the global template (Normal.dot) to spread. It deletes the file C:\Winnt\System32\Ntoskrnl.exe from Windows NT systems

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version June 9, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version June 9, 2000
Initial Daily Certified version June 9, 2000
Latest Daily Certified version June 9, 2000
Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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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: Gor Nazaryan

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