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W32.Korgo.C

Risk Level 2: Low

Discovered:
May 25, 2004
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:23:38 PM
Type:
Worm
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows XP
CVE References:
CAN-2003-0533


W32.Korgo.C is a worm that propagates by exploiting the LSASS vulnerability on TCP port 445 (as described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011) and opens a backdoor on TCP ports 113 and 3067.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 25, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 25, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 26, 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: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Takayoshi Nakayama

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