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W32.HLLW.Gaobot.DJ

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered:
November 21, 2003
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:14:22 PM
Also Known As:
W32.HLLW.Gaobot.gen
Type:
Worm
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W32.HLLW.Gaobot.DJ is a worm that infects computers through various exploits, and then opens a backdoor to a predetermined IRC channel.

This worm propagates using multiple vulnerabilities, including:
W32.HLLW.Gaobot.DJ is packed with UPX.

Note: Virus definitions dated prior to November 27, 2003 may detect this threat as W32.HLLW.Gaobot.gen.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version November 24, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version November 24, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date November 26, 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: More than 10
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Heather Shannon
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