X97M.Adn.C.Gen

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: April 13, 2001
Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:33:20 PM
Also Known As:: X97M.Adn.A, X97M.Adn.B, Macro.Excel97.Adn
Type:: Macro

X97M.Adn.C.Gen infects the active Microsoft Excel workbook, and infects the system by inserting an infected workbook in the \Office folder with the file name Personal.xla. The window title may be changed, and in some cases, the tool bar buttons may be enlarged.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version April 13, 2001
Latest Rapid Release version April 13, 2001
Initial Daily Certified version April 13, 2001
Latest Daily Certified version April 13, 2001
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: Kaoru Hayashi

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