Linux.Cheese.Worm

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: May 22, 2001
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:36:33 AM
Type:: Worm

This worm attempts to spread itself to computers that have been compromised by Linux.Lion.Worm, and to remove the security hole that allowed the replication to occur. It is not considered harmful, but it is a misguided attempt to address a security issue.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version May 22, 2001
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version May 22, 2001
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

Click 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: Peter Ferrie

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