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W32.HLLW.Lovgate.L@mm

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: June 25, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:02:51 PM
Also Known As: I-Worm.Lovgate.i [KAV]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP



The W32.HLLW.Lovgate.L@mm worm is a variant of W32.HLLW.Lovgate.I@mm. This worm has been repacked to make it difficult for antivirus software to detect it.

For more information about the worm, refer to the W32.HLLW.Lovgate.I@mm writeup.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version June 25, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 25, 2003
  • Initial Daily Certified version June 25, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version June 25, 2003
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date June 25, 2003

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: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: High

Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi
 
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