W32.HLLW.Dax

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: September 18, 2002
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:50:27 AM
Type:: Worm
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

W32.HLLW.Dax is a worm that spreads through open shares across the network. It attempts to replicate itself to that share as the file "Ordin Popescu.exe."

It also contains a backdoor that enables a remote attacker to connect to and control the computer. By default it opens port 3256 on the compromised computer.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version September 18, 2002
Latest Rapid Release version September 18, 2002
Initial Daily Certified version September 18, 2002
Latest Daily Certified version September 18, 2002
Initial Weekly Certified release date September 18, 2002

Click 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: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: Serghei Sevcenco

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