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.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version September 4, 2001
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Latest Rapid Release version February 3, 2010 revision 003
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Initial Daily Certified version September 4, 2001
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Latest Daily Certified version February 3, 2010 revision 004
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Initial Weekly Certified release date September 4, 2001
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: More than 1000
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Number of Sites: More than 10
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Geographical Distribution: Medium
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Threat Containment: Moderate
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Peter Ferrie
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