W32.Magistr.39921@mm

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered:: September 3, 2001
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:37:12 AM
Also Known As:: I-Worm.Magistr.b [Kaspersky], W32.Magistr.B@mm, W32/Magistr.b@MM [McAfee], W32/Magistr.32768@mm [Frisk], PE_Magistr.B [Trend], W32/Magistr-B [Sophos], Win32.Magistr.29188 [Computer
Type:: Worm, Virus
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Due to a decreased number of submissions, Symantec has downgraded this virus to a Category 2 rating on October 29, 2003.

The W32.Magistr.39921@mm worm is a variant of W32.Magistr.24876@mm.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version September 4, 2001
Latest Rapid Release version March 19, 2012 revision 020
Initial Daily Certified version September 4, 2001
Latest Daily Certified version March 19, 2012 revision 033
Initial Weekly Certified release date September 4, 2001

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Threat Assessment

Wild

Wild Level: Low
Number of Infections: More than 1000
Number of Sites: More than 10
Geographical Distribution: Medium
Threat Containment: Moderate
Removal: Moderate

Damage

Damage Level: High

Distribution

Distribution Level: High

Writeup By: Peter Ferrie

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