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- Discovered:
- May 31, 2001
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:54:24 AM
- Also Known As:
- VBS.Loveletter.CM@mm (AVX), VBS.Lopez.A@mm, JENNIFERLOPEZ_NAKED.JPG.vbs
- Type:
- Worm, Virus
This is a minor variant of the LoveLetter virus family. This virus may arrive in the following format by email:
Subject: Where are you?
Body: This is my pic in the beach!
Attachment: JENNIFERLOPEZ_NAKED.JPG.vbs
This virus also drops the file Cih_14.exe, which is a dropper for the CIH virus, and attempts to run it.
Click here to view the entire list of known VBS.LoveLetter variants.
NOTES:
- If you are using Norton AntiVirus 2001, a free program update that includes Script Blocking is available. Please run LiveUpdate to obtain this.
- For other versions of Norton AntiVirus, SARC offers a tool to disable the Windows Scripting Host.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version June 1, 2001
- Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
- Initial Daily Certified version June 1, 2001
- Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
- Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
Click here 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: Moderate
- Removal: Moderate
Damage
- Damage Level: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: High
Writeup By: Patrick Nolan
