Discovered: May 18, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:01:22 PM
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
DoS.Autocat is a Denial of Service (DoS) hacktool. The DoS is accomplished by ICMP packet flooding.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version May 19, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version January 20, 2009 revision 039
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Initial Daily Certified version May 19, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 21, 2003
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: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Maryl Magee
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