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Discovered:
- March 23, 2004
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:20:06 PM
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Also Known As:
- W32.HLLW.Polybot.B, W32/Gaobot.worm.gen.d [McAfee], Phatbot
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Type:
- Worm
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP
W32.Gaobot.SA is a worm that attempts to spread through network shares that have weak passwords and allows attackers to access an infected computer using a predetermined IRC channel.
The worm uses multiple vulnerabilities to spread, including:
Notes:
- Virus definitions dated March 23, 2004 may detect this as W32.HLLW.Polybot.B.
- The worm has an MD5 hash value of 0xD8B1550B56992C19C34063653E50FD09.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version March 23, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
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Initial Daily Certified version March 23, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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Initial Weekly Certified release date March 24, 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 3 - 9
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Fergal Ladley
