W32.Randex.H

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: August 16, 2003
Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:05:28 PM
Type:: Worm
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

W32.Randex.H is a variant of W32.Randex.F that connects to an IRC channel on a specific IRC and waits for instructions from its creator.

The worm is packed with Krypton v0.5.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version August 18, 2003
Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
Initial Daily Certified version August 18, 2003
Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
Initial Weekly Certified release date August 18, 2003

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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: Medium

Writeup By: Jari Kytojoki

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