Discovered: October 29, 2001
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:37:37 AM
Also Known As: I-Worm.Nimda.e [Kaspersky], PE_NIMDA.E [Trend], Win32.Nimda.E [Computer Associ, W32/Nimda-D [Sophos], W32/Nimda.E@mm [Frisk], Win32/Nimda.E worm [ESET], W32/Nimda.gen@MM [McAfee]
Type: Worm, Virus
Systems Affected: Microsoft IIS, Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.Nimda.E@mm is a new version of
W32.Nimda.A@mm that contains bug fixes and other modifications, which are designed to prevent antivirus programs from detecting this variant.
For additional information, read the Microsoft TechNet article, "
Information on the "Nimda" Worm."
For information on .enc detections, read the article, "
What is an .enc detection?"
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version October 29, 2001
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Latest Rapid Release version December 2, 2009 revision 001
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Initial Daily Certified version October 29, 2001
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Latest Daily Certified version December 2, 2009 revision 006
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 29, 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: High
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Threat Containment: Moderate
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Eric Chien