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- Discovered:
- November 18, 2003
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:14:03 PM
- Also Known As:
- I-Worm.Poffer.b [Kaspersky], W32/Wozer.worm [McAfee], WORM_WOZER.A [Trend]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.Wozer.Worm is a worm that spreads through network shares and IRC. It also attempts to spread through email by sending itself as an attached .zip file, which, however, is corrupt and will not spread the worm.
W32.Wozer.Worm is written in Borland Delphi and is packed with UPX.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version November 19, 2003
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version November 19, 2003
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date November 19, 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: Low
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Scott Gettis
