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- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:56:29 AM
- Also Known As:
- VBS.Out, VBS/Out@M
- Type:
- Worm
VBS.Tam.A is a worm that is only able to run on French Windows operating systems. The worm uses a known security bug in Microsoft Outlook Express called Scriplet . Typelib. Wscript.KakWorm was the first worm to use this security hole.
Microsoft has since patched this security hole. The patch is available on the Microsoft Web site. If you have a patched version of Outlook Express, the worm will not work.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version October 17, 2000
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version October 17, 2000
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
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: Low
Writeup By: Neal Hindocha
