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- Discovered:
- April 16, 2004
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:21:31 PM
- Type:
- Trojan Horse, Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows XP
Bloodhound.Exploit.8 is a heuristic detection for the exploits that use the LSASS Windows vulnerability, described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011.
The vulnerability affects unpatched versions of Windows 2000 and Windows XP, and is considered Critical.
Note: We suggest that you submit any files to Symantec Security Response that are detected as Bloodhound.Exploit.8. For instructions on how to do this using Scan and Deliver, read the document, "How to submit a file to Symantec Security Response using Scan and Deliver."
The discovery of the LSASS is credited to eEye. For more information, see http://www.eeye.com/html/Research/Advisories/AD20040413C.html
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version April 16, 2004
- Latest Rapid Release version April 16, 2004
- Initial Daily Certified version April 16, 2004
- Latest Daily Certified version April 16, 2004
- Initial Weekly Certified release date April 17, 2004
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: Easy
Damage
- Damage Level: Low
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Frederic Perriot
