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Discovered:
- March 23, 2001
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:51:28 AM
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Type:
- Worm
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Systems Affected:
- Linux
Linux.Lion is a dangerous Linux worm that infects computers running Linux. This worm is similar to
Linux.Ramen and does not execute on systems running Microsoft Windows.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version March 23, 2001
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version March 23, 2001
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date March 23, 2001
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Writeup By: Ralph Gutierrez
