W32.Xau

Discovered:
June 18, 2003
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:02:42 PM
Also Known As:
W32.Xau@mm, I-Worm.Xauboy [Kaspersky], W32/Xau@MM [McAfee], Win32.Xau.A [CA], W32/Xuaboy-A [Sophos]
Type:
Worm
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

W32.Xau@mm is a mass-mailing worm. Due to a bug in its code, the worm will not properly propagate.

The worm is written in the Delphi programming language.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version June 18, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version June 18, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date June 18, 2003
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Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi

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