Linux.Lion.Worm

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: March 23, 2001
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:51:28 AM
Type:: Worm
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

Initial Rapid Release version March 23, 2001
Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
Initial Daily Certified version March 23, 2001
Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
Initial Weekly Certified release date March 23, 2001

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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: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Ralph Gutierrez

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