W32.HLLW.Lovgate.L@mm

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