W32.Kibuv.Worm

Risk Level 2: Low

Discovered:
May 14, 2004
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:23:07 PM
Also Known As:
BloodHound.Packed
Type:
Worm
Systems Affected:
Windows NT, Windows XP
CVE References:
CAN-2003-0533 CAN-2003-0352

W32.Kibuv.Worm is a worm that exploits the LSASS vulnerability (described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011) and the DCOM RPC vulnerability described in (Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-026).

It spreads by scanning randomly selected IP addresses for vulnerable computers.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 14, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 14, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 14, 2004
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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: High
Writeup By: Scott Gettis

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