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- Discovered:
- July 5, 2002
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:54:43 AM
- Also Known As:
- VBS.Patch@mm
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
VBS.Slip.C@mm is a mass-mailing worm that uses Microsoft Outlook to send itself to all contacts in the Microsoft Outlook Address Book.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version July 8, 2002
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version July 8, 2002
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date July 8, 2002
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: Easy
- Removal: Easy
Damage
- Damage Level: Low
Distribution
- Distribution Level: High
Writeup By: Maryl Magee
