- Discovered:
- July 8, 2002
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:49:00 PM
- Type:
- Macro
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
XM.ZePast.A is a simple Microsoft Excel 95 macro virus that will only replicate if Excel is installed in the C:\Msoffice\Excel folder.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version July 8, 2002
- Latest Rapid Release version July 8, 2002
- Initial Daily Certified version July 8, 2002
- Latest Daily Certified version July 8, 2002
- 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: Low
Writeup By: Atli Gudmundsson



