Linux.Ramen.Worm

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: January 17, 2001
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:34:59 AM
Type:: Worm

Linux.Ramen is a Linux worm that attacks machines running the Linux Red Hat 6.2 or 7.0 operating system. This worm does not execute on systems running Microsoft Windows. The worm attempts to use unpatched versions of rpc.statd, wuftpd, and LPRng.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version January 17, 2001
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version January 17, 2001
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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Threat Assessment

Wild

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

Damage

Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: Patrick Martin

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