- Discovered:
- May 4, 2004
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:22:29 PM
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows XP
W32.Sasser.gen is a generic detection for the W32.Sasser family of worms.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version May 4, 2004
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version May 4, 2004
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date May 5, 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: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: High
Writeup By: Asuka Yamamoto



